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New eyes for an ageing star

14 January 1995

By the mid-1980s, light pollution from Los Angeles was just too much for the venerable Hooker Telescope. Now some smart technology is restoring its sight

Life and times of a star

26 November 1994

At first glance, all stars may look the same. But stars actually differ greatly from one another. By understanding and classifying these differences, astronomers have been able to learn the secrets of the stars and what makes them tick

The Other Australia

29 October 1994

There are two Australias, say marine scientists: the one where everyone lives, and the one where nobody lives, the four points on Australia's compass

Science: A flare for finding young solar systems

15 July 1994

Science: Fiery future for planet Earth

1 April 1994

A death in the neighbourhood: Why did a giant red star turn orange before it died? Who stole its hydrogen? And what does it mean for the astronomers on the case?

26 March 1994

Review: Couch potatoes and the Solar System

9 July 1993

Science: A small star with a cool companion

14 November 1992

Science: Satellite star survey spices up study of hot sources

27 September 1991

Science: Pulsar 'cannibalised' another star's planets

6 September 1991