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Skywatchers Enjoy Comet Bonanza
Backyard astronomers in the Northern Hemisphere get an eyeful this week, when four comets will be visible with binoculars or small telescopes in the early morning sky. First up, the most famous of the bunch is Comet ISON, which is currently speeding towards its close encounter with …
Newly found pulsar helps astronomers explore Milky Way’s mysterious core
The alignment of gas with the pulsar so close to the super-massive black hole has given scientists a valuable tool for understanding its magnetic field. By NRAO, Socorro, New Mexico — Published: August 14, 2013 Astronomers have made an important measurement of the magnetic field emanating from a swirling disk of material surrounding the black …
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H.E.S.S. Gamma Ray Telescope in Namibia
By Derek Duckitt On 29th June 2013 I paid a visit to the Hess Gamma ray telescope in Namibia while on holiday in the area. I found this to be a fascinating and informative experience; the staff were most accommodating and helpful. The HESS II structure dominates the landscape while still kilometers away. It …
Southern Delta Aquarid meteor shower peaks at the end of July
Viewers could see up to 10 meteors per hour coming from Aquarius on July 30, when a crescent Moon slightly hinders the view. // Astronomy: Roen Kelly During July and August, the Southern Delta Aquarid meteor shower will produce up to 15 meteors per hour. By Sarah Scoles — Published: July 22, 2013 The Southern …
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