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On a wing and a prayer

Published December 1, 2008, 7:11 pm, Mail and Guardian

As a head of state, to end up in a slick French hospital on your deathbed has to be the ultimate vote of no confidence in your own country's healthcare system. Zambia's Levy Mwanawasa was shipped off to Paris after his stroke in June this year.

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WA News

Published December 1, 2008, 4:53 pm, The West Australian

A quirky phenomenon smiled down on Western Australia last night as the moon aligned with Jupiter and Venus for the first time in five years. The amazing alignment created a smiley face for those in the southern hemisphere, while in the United States it appeared as a frown.

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Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Published December 1, 2008, 12:23 pm, Deccan Herald

In the quest for understanding the physical universe, astronomers are now thinking for something really “big”. The idea is to gather more and more light (i.e. photons) directly from distant stars, galaxies and extra-solar planets.

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Is this the dark side speaking?

Published December 1, 2008, 12:22 pm, Deccan Herald

The nature of dark matter is one of the burning issues of science. Identifying this would lead to a deeper understanding of the laws of nature and the Einsteinian vision of a unified theory of physics.

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Are you watching the skies?

Published December 1, 2008, 8:34 am, BBC News

The three brightest objects in the night sky will appear together in a rare astronomical phenomenon. Will you watching?

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Watch the skies

Published December 1, 2008, 8:32 am, BBC News

Stargazers set for rare astronomical phenomenon

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Astronomical Alignment Brightens Evening Skies

Published December 1, 2008, 8:25 am, KYW News Radio 1060

When the sky clears, there's a special celestial show to see during the upcoming week.

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Noted astronomy professor and researcher to speak at Bethel College

Published December 1, 2008, 8:24 am, The Newton Kansan

A noted teacher of astronomy and the history of science and a Newton High School graduate, on his way to Texas to receive a prestigious prize, will stop off first in North Newton to deliver two lectures.

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The Apollo 8 mission that changed everything

Published December 1, 2008, 7:32 am, Guardian Unlimited

It has proved to be the most enduring image we have of our fragile world. Over a colourless lunar surface, the Earth hangs like a gaudy Christmas bauble against a deep black background. The planet's blue disc - half in shadow - is streaked with faint traces of white, yellow and brown while its edge is sharply defined. There is no blurring that might be expected from the blanket of oxygen and ...

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Mike Lynch: December offers night after night of stargazing

Published December 1, 2008, 7:12 am, Post-Bulletin

 I love December stargazing. We max out on nighttime this month with more than 13 hours of totally dark skies per night, and these dark skies become occupied by some of the best constellations of the year.

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