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The 2012 Quadrantid Meteor Shower
[/caption] The first of the 2012 meteor showers - The Quadrantids - peaks on the night of the 3rd and…
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Night Sky Guide: January 2012
[/caption] January brings us striking views of the night skies! You'll be able to see well known constellations during the…
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Top Astronomy Events Coming Up in 2012
[/caption] As 2011 is drawing to a close, the festive season is here and many of us are winding down…
Winter Solstice – The Shortest day of the Year
[/caption] Depending on how the calendar falls, the December solstice occurs annually on a day between December 20 and 23.…
New Plans for ESA’s Experimental Re-entry Vehicle
[/caption] ESA and Arianespace have signed a contract planning the launch of ESA’s new IXV (Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle) on Europe’s…
Wonderful Ice Halos
[/caption] Have you ever seen a large ghostly disc around the Moon on a cool, calm, hazy night? If so,…
Coming Attraction: Geminid Meteor Shower 2011
[/caption] It's the finale of this year’s meteor showers: The Geminids will start appearing on Dec. 7 and should reach…
Beginner’s Guide To Binoculars
Before you consider buying expensive equipment for viewing the wonders of the night sky, binoculars are one piece of equipment…
The Holidays Are Coming! A Beginner’s Guide to Telescopes
The holidays are fast approaching, and you may be looking for gift ideas for your friends, loved ones and even…
Faulkes Team Images Trojan Jupiter Comet
Jupiter Comet Based on an observation posted on the Near Earth Object confirmation page from an image taken by A.…