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The Mercury Journal is published four times a year by Stirling Astronomical Society.  It contains articles written by Members of the Society, reports of Society activities and other items of an astronomical nature of interest to Members.

The contents of the latest issue (Volume 26, Number 4: October 2011) are:

• Editorial

• The First Attempt to Measure the Speed of Light - Mark Butterworth

• Early Experiences with a Planetary Camera - Alex Houston

• Forthcoming Meetings

• Near Asteroid Impact: Smith Lecture by Dr. Max Vasile - Chris Davis

• Stirling City Observatory - Chris Davis

• "Finding the Whole Universe in a Glass of Wine" - Bert Mackenzie

• More Photographs Including M101 Supernova - Douglas Cooper

• Guest Article: New Discoveries on Odd Stellar Explosions - Kurtis Williams

• The Night Sky

• The Search for Intelligent Life: Smith Lecture by Sir Arnold Wolfendale - Sandi Cayless

• Stockholm's Old Observatory - Alex and Roberta Houston

• A Final Thank You - Editor

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