 |  | Astronomy August 2005
Seeing the dawn of time
Cosmic inflation plugged gaping holes in the Big Bang theory — and opened up the world of the multiverse. ADAM FRANK
Postcards from Mars
Messages from two lonely rovers show the Red Planet still is wetter, dustier, and more complex than anyone imagined. MICHAEL CARROLL
Before there was light
Astronomers are poised to explore the mysterious cosmic Dark Ages. STEVE NADIS
Jewels on velvet
In southern Ophiuchus, dark nebulae serve as backdrops for many globular clusters. ALAN WHITMAN
Star shower
The year’s best meteor shower, the Perseids, arrives this month. MIKE REYNOLDS
Image like a pro
Producing high-quality astroimages takes practice. Here are some hard-won lessons I’ve learned along the way. BRIAN LULA
Paging through the past
Antique astronomy books are treasures you can collect. MICHAEL E. BAKICH
Secret weapons
Nebula filters cut skyglow and let you see more with less. PHIL HARRINGTON
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