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Geminid Meteor Shower and Meteorwatch
The Geminid Meteor Shower is the grand finale of astronomical events in 2012 and is usually the most reliable and…
Easiest Guide Ever to Watching the Perseid Meteor Shower
Caption: A bright fireball meteor on August 1, 2012. Credit: John Chumack. This will probably be the most simple and…
Massive Fireball Witnessed Over The UK By Countless Observers
[/caption] On the evening of March 3rd 2012 at approximately 21:40 GMT, an incredibly bright fireball/bollide was seen over the…
A Beginner’s Guide to Photographing The International Space Station (ISS)
[/caption] If you have seen the International Space Station (ISS) pass over a few times with your own eyes, (here's…
Beginner’s Guide to Seeing the International Space Station (ISS)
[/caption] Most readers of Universe Today are familiar with the International Space Station or "ISS" as it's often referred to.…
Stunning Auroras From Around the World (January 22-23, 2012)
[/caption] On January 22nd 2012, skywatchers in the northern hemisphere were rewarded with amazing displays of aurora. The cause of…
British TV Audience Discovers Potential New Planet
[/caption] A public “mass participation” push initiated on a UK television program to find planets beyond our Solar System has…
Why Does Sirius Twinkle?
[/caption] At this time of year, after dark we in the northern hemisphere are able to see the mighty constellation…