Astrosphere for August 9, 2007

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Strongmanmike captured this amazing image of spotlights on Corona Australis. Really impressive picture Mike, thanks!

Ever wonder what would happen if a meteor struck the Earth? Ouch

HowStuffWorks has a cool description of

how zero-gravity flights work

.

When astronauts return to the Moon, here's what their bases might look like. According to

a new story

from New Scientist.

Fraser Cain

Fraser Cain

Fraser Cain is the publisher of Universe Today, founding the website in March 1999. He's also the co-host of Astronomy Cast.