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  1. Jupiter’s Spot Changes Size

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    Jupiter's famous spot has changed size over time. Even at its smaller size, the spot is still the diameter of one earth. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/05/140515103658.htm…Read More

  2. Solar Eclipse Pictures

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    Spectacular solar eclipse pictures from around the world. Parts of the USA will have a spectacular solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. We won't see it here in Lodi, Ca, but many others will have a great view. http://www.space.com/36978-most-amazing-solar-eclipse-photos-worldwide.html…Read More

  3. Juno’s Jupiter Mission

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    NASA's Juno mission to Jupiter, has made some very interesting new discoveries about the gas giant. Studying Jupiter's atmosphere, was one of the main goals of the mission. Included in the this research, are new discoveries about Jupiter's auroras. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/05/170525141538.htm…Read More

  4. Aligned Sunsets in New York City

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    Every year the sun sets in alignment with the streets in New York City several times. It is called Manhattanhenge and occurs on May 30,  2017. http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/manhattanhenge-2017-spectators-face-disappointment-of-a-cloudy-sunset/70001769…Read More

  5. 3D Printed Robots

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    Here is one of the many applications of robotics and 3D printers. Agile robots are important to the development of robotics and artificial intelligence. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/05/170516143409.htm…Read More

  6. The Plasma Jet Engine

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    A new type of extremely high performance jet engine is in the works. It is called a plasma jet engine. It is uses electromagnetic fields, which compress gas to a plasma for propulsion. It can fly to the edge of space. http://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Plasma-Jet-Engines-Is-Flying-At-20Km-Per-Second-Possible.html…Read More

  7. Robots in Space

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    Robots are going into space. NASA has a new robot to work in space and someday on Mars. Robots are certainly advancing in their abilities. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/meet-valkyrie-nasa-space-robot/.…Read More

  8. Rain on Mars

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    At one point Mars was not arid, as it is now, and it even had rain. There where also rivers and lakes on Mars. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/solar-system/how-hard-did-it-rain-on-ancient-mars-2205201723/.…Read More

  9. The Spring Sky This Week

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    Here is what you can see in the sky this week. The moon (a beautiful crescent), Mars, and Venus are good this week. Also, the stars Pollux and Castor are also worth watching this week. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-may-19-27/…Read More

  10. Sunsets

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    Here is an excellent article on the beauty of sunsets. Summer has some stunning sunsets here in California. http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/more-than-just-a-pretty-picture-the-science-behind-sunsets/70001694. Enjoy.…Read More