Monthly Archives: July 2012

August 24 – Neptune At Opposition

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

The blue planet of Neptune will be considered at close proximity to earth on August 24, 2012. However, to view this planet during this time you will need a strong telescope. Even though the planet will be the largest and … Continue reading →

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August 12, 13 – Perseids Meteor Shower

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

By far, the best meteor shower of 2012 will be the Perseids meteor shower. What will make this particular shower stand out is the fact that there will be up to 60 meteors per hour on both August 12 and … Continue reading →

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August 6 – Curiosity Rover At Mars

Posted on July 8, 2012 by

The Curiosity Rover is scheduled to touch down on the red planet of Mars on August 16, 2012. If the landing is successful, the rover will have completed a journey totaling 352 million miles. Not only is the distance extreme, … Continue reading →

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