Voyage Issue 3

CONTENTS

THE NIGHT SKY Eye on the Sky Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has been our looking glass through time and space. This photo feature shows some of its most spectauclar images. 100 Years of Relativity 2005 sees the 100th anniversary of Einstein's greatest theories. To celebrate his life and work, STEVEN CUTTS tells us about him. Huygens on Titan After a seven-year hitch to Saturn with the Cassini spacecraft, the Huygens probe finally separated and headed for a landing on the Titan moon. STEVEN CUTTS tells us how well it performed. Mr Pilbeam's Lab The latest in our series of classroom experiments looks at gravity and gives you the chance to try out a whole range of experiments to see how it works. On the Cover: Death of a Star Sci-Fi Focus - Smaller and Smaller The 1960s Gerry Anderson puppet show has been turned into a great all-action movie. But it also has a  link with the early days of the American Space Program. BRIAN LONGSTAFF shows us the connection. The Night Sky Beginning Astronomy Part 2 - Last issue, we looked at how to get started in astronomy and what to look for in the sky. This time, DAVE BUTTERY looks at the equipment you can buy to study the sights. Who's Who in Space Although Helen Sharman was the only astronaut to fly into space under the UK flag, Mike Foale has been the most successful British born space explorer. ELAINE BAXTER tells us about him. PLUS Orbital Mechanics Did You Know Life on Mars Re-Entry: Finding Pluto