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Click for slideshow: Matthew Hubbard looks at Jim Podpolucha’s homemade telescope during a star party at Cherry Springs State Park in Pennsylvania. Click on the picture to see a slideshow of the 10 all-time greatest astronomical images. |
Last year was a big year for astronomy fans – so big that it was formally designated the International Year of Astronomy, in recognition of the 400th anniversary of Galileo Galilei’s groundbreaking telescope observations. But the week ahead is a big week as well, and not just because it’s been designated Astronomy Week. Here’s what you can look forward to, in the skies and on the Web:
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