Astronomy May 2002

When Branes Collide. Do extra dimensions explain some of the mysteries of the universe? Or do they create more mysteries?

Pluto or Bust. Finally, a mission seems sure to head off for the last great unexplored world in our solar system.

Russian-Made Telescopes. New imports from LOMO America, the company responsible for Russia's largest optical projects, offer Maksutovs for North American observers.

Celestial Portraits: Canes Venatici. A constellation highlighted by the Whirlpool Galaxy also holds many other bright star systems along with a pretty impressive globular cluster.