On Friday, August 1st, the Moon will pass directly in front of the Sun producing a total solar eclipse.
Solar Eclipse
July 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Astronomy, Learning Resources, Science And Nature
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Phoenix explores the Martian Arctic
May 26th, 2008 · No Comments · Science And Nature
Just before 1am this morning (BST), NASA’s Phoenix lander successfully landed in the Arctic region of Mars. High on the list of exploration targets for Phoenix is the search for frozen water.
The photograph shows Phoenix parachuting down to its landing site and was taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter which was overhead at the time.
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