Monthly Archives: August 2008

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks August 13th, 2011

Updated for 2011 Every year in early August, we can observe the Perseid meteor shower (“the Perseids”) and it’s a fascinating sky event. This year 2011, the Perseid peak activity is expected on Saturday August 13th 2011. Unfortunately, there is … Continue reading →

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Canals On Mars – Was Percival Lowell Correct, All Along?

In August 2008, NASA confirmed water on the planet Mars. They have analysed Martian soil samples gathered by the Pheonix lander, from the surface of Mars. How is this done from so far away, you may wonder?

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