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The Astronomical Society of Southern Africa, Johannesburg Centre

Monthly Newsletter for February 2004

Contents:

Editorial
Notice of Monthly Meeting
Calendar of Events The Committee
Welcome to New Members The Committee
Spaceguard Survey Eben van Zyl
Chairman's Chat Dave Gordon
Chandra locates mother-lode of Planetary Ore NASA News
No News from Beagle 2 so far ESA NEWS
ION Engine passes Key NASA Test NASA News
The Origins of Words Brian Fraser
Interesting Questions Trevor Gould
NASA Announces new name for SIRTF NASA News
Mars Reports            NASA News
   - Spirit hits the Sweet Spot
   - Spirit’s surroundings beckon in colour panarama
   - Spirit’s condition upgraded as Opportunity nears
   - Opportunity’s Interplanetary Hole-in-One
   - Healthier Spirit gets back to work
Prepare for ScopeX 2004 The Committee
Telescopes for Sale various
In The Sky This Month Brian Fraser
The Sir Herbert Baker Library
18a Gill Street, Observatory, Johannesburg P.O. Box 93145, Yeoville, 2143

 


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