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NASA Chat: Crumbling Comets Create Marvelous Meteors
Summer means fireworks, but comets create "Nature's fireworks" in the form of meteor showers. On Thursday, July 22, NASA astronomer Bill Cooke answered your questions.
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2010 Major Meteor Showers
Insider tips on 2010's meteor showers and how to make the most of each opportunity to watch a visitor from space take that final dive.
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Dancing Lights
An activity for grades 3-5 encourages students to be creative as they explore the beauty, science and mythology of auroras.
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NASA Chat: Geminids Meteor Shower
The Geminids meteor shower will cast a glow in December's skies. At 3 p.m. on Dec. 11, NASA scientist Bill Cooke answered your questions.
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NASA Chat: Leonids Meteor Shower
A cooperative new moon is setting the stage for one of the best Leonids meteor showers in years. Ask a NASA Scientist your questions about the showers.
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NASA's 'Mr. Eclipse' Retires but Still Chases Shadows
If you have ever looked up the "where," "when" or "what type" for an eclipse, you may be familiar with Fred Espenak, better known as "Mr. Eclipse."
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Sun-Earth Day Podcasts: Mr. Eclipse
Download this podcast to learn about the man who has come to be known as Mr. Eclipse, Fred Espenak.
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Ancient Eclipses in China →
Ancient China leaves a legacy of the first sightings of eclipses, aurora, sunspots and the solar corona.
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NASA Brings Total Solar Eclipse to the Masses
Save the date Aug. 1, 2008, to watch a total eclipse of the sun on NASA Television.
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Storming Through Space
A different kind of weather lurks beyond Earth's atmosphere.