In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Astronomy

• A PARTING GLANCE
  A now-retired mission’s final data release contains many treasures.
• WAS VENUS ALWAYS TOO HOT FOR WATER?
  A trio of researchers has suggested that Venus may never have had oceans to lose.
• SOLVING THE CLIMATE EQUATION
  Most people worry about climate change, but few know what to do. The right tools allow us to convert scientific urgency into effective action.
• How to build CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
  Tony Fadell invented the iPod, co-invented the iPhone, and co-founded Nest. His follow-up? Turning down the heat for the entire planet.
• Lyrid meteors dazzle
  THE SOLAR SYSTEM’S CHANGING LANDSCAPE AS IT APPEARS IN EARTH’S SKY.
• PATHS OF THE PLANETS
  This map unfolds the entire night sky from sunset (at right) until sunrise (at left). Arrows and colored dots show motions and locations of solar system objects during the month.
• DON’T MESS WITH ANTARCTICA
  Once thought a block of worthless ice, this continent plays a key role in stabilizing Earth’s climate.
• STUDYING OURSELVES
  Here’s a sampling of some of the satellites that take a look at our planet.
• A telescope for your smartphone
  Vaonis’ compact, easy-to-use Hestia will turbocharge your phone for astroimaging.
• Scar gazing
  Impacts that leave visible marks on Jupiter are impressive — and rare — sights.
• Get thee to a star party!
  ‘Tis the season.