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Posted by Jim on Thursday, February 14 @ 09:12:32 EST (1139 reads)
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Star watchers get a double treat this month with both the moon and Saturn putting on special shows.

The moon begins moving into Earth's shadow at 7:43 p.m. Feb. 20. Totality begins 78 minutes later at 9:01 p.m. and lasts for 51 minutes.

Saturn also puts in an appearance. Look for the ringed planet four degrees to the lower left of the eclipsed moon.

Although Earth is blocking the sun's light, the eclipsed moon is not totally dark. Earth's atmosphere acts like a lens, bending light into the shadow.

Note: cron.com

Posted by Jim on Wednesday, February 06 @ 19:48:29 EST (518 reads)
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The idea that there may be life on Mars has been around for centuries, but the theory got a dubious boost from recently released photos of the surface of Mars (taken by the NASA robot Spirit) apparently showing a human-like figure. Several Internet sites have glommed onto the image and suggested the figure could be alive.

But what is it? Just a rock, astronomers say.

It's hard enough to accurately recognize figures and faces across the room. Mars, depending on when you measure it, is about 35 million miles away. The best telescopes aren't of much help in determining surface features, and that's why NASA sent robots with cameras to Mars.

Note: Space.com

Posted by Jim on Friday, January 25 @ 07:18:29 EST (797 reads)
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