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Meteor Showers

Mysteriously Appearing 'Star Jelly' Rumored To Come From Outer Space

The Huffington Post | Meredith Bennett-Smith | Posted 02.20.2013 | Weird News
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A gelatinous, semi-opaque slime that appeared mysteriously in an English nature park has proved a brain teaser for area scientists. Others have posite...

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NEXT WEEK: How To See 'Halloween Fireballs' In Night Sky

Posted 10.30.2012 | Science
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By: Joe Rao Published: 10/30/2012 12:06 PM EDT on SPACE.com The Taurid meteors, sometimes called the "Halloween fireballs," show up each...

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Meteors Over California Called Start Of Annual Shower

AP | SUDHIN THANAWALA | Posted 12.18.2012 | Science
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SAN FRANCISCO — A streaking fireball lit up California skies and stunned stargazers Wednesday night, and professional observers say more meteors...

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The Magic of Meteor Showers

Hayden Bixby | Posted 10.13.2012 | Parents
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Hayden Bixby

As my daughter rested her head on my shoulder, I was glad we were home together. She slept and I watched the stars blaze by, feeling wonder at being so very tiny, yes -- but significant, too.

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The Best Meteor Shower Pictures Of 2011

Posted 12.29.2011 | Green
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Did you wish upon a shooting star in 2011? In case you missed your chance, here are some of our favorite meteor shower images from 2011. According ...

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WATCH: Amazing Time-Lapse Of Annual Meteor Shower

Posted 12.14.2011 | Green
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If you were lucky enough to see the Geminid meteor shower, which peaked Tuesday night, it most likely didn't look like this. After all, Henry Jun ...

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Up To 750 Meteors An Hour This Saturday, Hard To See Because 'The Moon Sucks'

AP | By MARCIA DUNN | Posted 12.05.2011 | Green
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Heads-up, meteor fans. As many as 750 meteors an hour are expected Saturday, as Earth travels through streams of dust and ice...

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LISTEN: Sounds Of A Meteor Shower

Posted 10.17.2011 | Green
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Hey space fans and audiophiles, turn those speakers up to 11. The following sound clip captured by the U.S. Air Force Space Surveillance Radar in T...

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Don't Miss The Meteor Shower!

Posted 06.22.2011 | Green
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Dont miss tonight's meteor shower! The 2011 Lyrids meteor shower will be in full effect from late tonight, April 22, into the early morning. Accord...

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Life at the SETI Institute: Meet Dr. Peter Jenniskens -- Video

SETI Institute | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
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This one-minute excerpt comes from a special colloquium celebrating the 25th anniversary of the SETI Institute. Watch a video of Dr. Peter Jennisken...

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Orionid Meteor Shower 2009:

space.com | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
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The Orionid meteor shower is expected to put on a good show tonight into the predawn hours Wednesday, weather permitting. This annual meteor shower...

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