Sky & Telescope's Weekly Bulletin - Feb 13

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Sky & Telescope's Weekly Bulletin - February 13, 2009
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News
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Cosmic Collision Over Siberia
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February 13, 2009 | Don't get too worked up about the pair of
spacecraft that collided in orbit on February 10th.
Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/commu.../39551797.html

Did the Moon Do a Face Flip?
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February 11, 2009 | We're taught that tidal locking of the Moon's
spin and orbit has always kept its near side facing toward Earth. But
a new study challenges that long-held notion.
Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/commu.../39430092.html

Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln
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February 12, 2009 | On February 12th, the United States celebrates
the 200th birthday of the country's 16th president. Discover how
celestial events highlighted his life.
Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/commu.../39429122.html


Observing
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An Alpha Leonid Meteor Watch?
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February 9, 2009 | Few meteor showers are a cascade of shooting
stars. Sky & Telescope contributing editor David H. Levy explains that
there's simple pleasure in paying attention to sparser showers.
Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/commu.../39320767.html

Catch Winter's Comet Lulin
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February 9, 2009 | Comet Lulin is getting higher in the early-morning
hours, but moonlight returns this week. Follow along as the comet
brightens; it should peak at about 5th magnitude when closest to Earth
in late February.
Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/obser.../35992534.html

Tour February's Sky by Eye and Ear!
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February 1, 2009 | Download our popular MP3 audio tour of the night
sky, and get easy-to-follow tips for spotting a brilliant Venus, a
subdued Saturn, a smudgy lunar eclipse, and more!
Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/obser.../38780887.html


This Week's Sky at a Glance
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This Week's Sky at a Glance
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February 13, 2009 | Venus now shines the highest and brightest it
ever gets! If your nights are very dark, can you see your faint Venus-
shadow on snow or a white sheet on the ground? And if you wait up
later in the night, nearly ringless Saturn climbs up into good view.
Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/obser.../39570287.html


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Astronomical Calendar 2009
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Guy Ottewell's legendary calendar for the upcoming year.
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Photos of Earth & Sky
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Beautiful Universe 2009
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Special Edition for the International Year of Astronomy!
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A Year's Worth of Observing!
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SkyWatch 2009
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Your observing guide for 2009 from the editors of Sky & Telescope.
http://www.shopatsky.com/products/U8...tch%202009.htm

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