Canopus
The Astronomical Society of Southern Africa Johannesburg Centre

Monthly Newsletter for April 1999

Contents:
Editorial
Notice of Meeting
Obituary Monty Northam
Variable of the Month  ........................................................................ Danie Overbeek
JPL and NASA News .......................................................................... Bill Wheaton
Mars in Focus ...................................................................................... Eben van Zyl
Southern Sky Star Hopping ................................................................. Peter Baxter and
                                                                                                                     Eric Brindeau
How can one see matter mover faster than light? .............................. Chris Stewart
Grazing Occultations for fun and Profit ............................................... Brian Fraser
Telescope Making Class ..................................................................... Brian Fraser
Close Approach of Venus and Jupiter ................................................. Eben van Zyl
In the Sky this Month .......................................................................... Brian Fraser
Telescope(s) for Sale