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Cosmic Perspectives from Amid the Stars:
Astronomy Blog
The Perseids - How to View the Best Meteor Shower
Nothing in stargazing quite beats the experience of spotting a shooting star. For just the briefest of moments, a bright light streaks across the sky in a dazzling display. With the Perseids Meteor Shower starting this week on July 17 and lasting until August 24 it’s a great time to go hunting for shooting stars.
Brandon Holloman
Jul 133 min read
An Explosion from Space - The Science of the Meteor over Massachusetts
On Saturday, May 30th, at 2:06 p.m. EDT, people across New England reported hearing two consecutive explosions strong enough to rattle buildings. The source was actually a meteor—a rock falling from outer space.
Brandon Holloman
Jun 14 min read
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