1 NEWS: Thesis abstracts in The Observatory magazine THESIS ABSTRACTS IN THE OBSERVATORY MAGAZINE The Editors of The Observatory would like to remind newly qualified PhDs that we accept thesis abstracts for publication. We will publish abstracts from any successfully-examined thesis in astronomy or an astronomy-related discipline. This is an ideal opportunity for any PhD. student to have the results of their thesis broadcast quickly to a wide readership. Material may be submitted electronically (preferably in LaTeX form) to obs@ast.star.rl.ac.uk - a simple Latex template is available on request. Further details may be found on our web page - http://www.ulo.ucl.ac.uk/obsmag Alternatively, text versions may be sent to: Dr David Stickland The Observatory Magazine c/o Rutherford Appleton Laboratories Chilton, Didcot, OX11 0QX Fax: 01235 445848 Tel: 01235 446523