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Orbiting Toolbag Test for Binoculars

November 26th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Astronomy, Science And Nature, Three Wishes

Spacecraft watchers have found a new object to track as it orbits the Earth. Edward Light saw an orbiting tool bag using 10×50 binoculars as it sailed over his backyard in Lakewood, [...]

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Space Band bids to raise millions for UNICEF

November 20th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Music, Philosophy, Science And Nature, Three Wishes

Jane Chidwick, wife of keyboard player Noel Chidwick, suggested that a Christmas song would be a good opportunity to do some good in the world and the single is offered for a free download, but with an invitation to pay whatever the listener considers it is worth to UNICEF.

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The Sun Is Waking Up

November 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Astronomy, Three Wishes

Solar physicists are happily tracking a new group of sunspots called Active Region 1008. This is something of a relief as the Sun has exhibited a long period of inactivity recently.

REMEMBER: never look at the Sun directly and especially never look at it through any kind of optical instrument. For tips on safe solar observing see the Spacepod site or take a course with the NCS Astronomy Department.

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Asteroid Hits Earth

October 7th, 2008 · No Comments · Astronomy, Learning Resources, Science And Nature, Three Wishes

Warnings were buzzing around the Internet yesterday that Asteriod 2008 TC3 was on a collision course with the Earth. The 3m asteriod was predicted to hit in Northern Sudan around 3.46am (BST) this morning. 
Meteorologist Jacob Kuiper issued a warning to Air France KLM that some of its aircraft may be in the vicinity when the [...]

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