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Supernova 2006lv
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A magnitude 15.8 supernova, 2006lv, was discovered on the 28th, October 2006 ny Grzegorz Duszanowicz in the galaxy UGC 6517
Position(2000) R.A. = 11h32m03.30, Decl. = +36°42'03".6
The supernova is located 10" east and 12" north of the centre.
As yet the type is unknown.
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Sun 01.11.06
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A large sunspot has appeared on the farside of the Sun.
Map of the Sun taken on 1st November 2006.
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New Variable star
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New Variable star in Cassiopeia
S. Nakano of Sumoto, Japan has discovered a brightening (magnitude 11.8) star in Cassiopeia.
Position(2000): R.A. = 00h 09m 21.81s, Dec. = +54o 39' 43.8"
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Sun 30.10.06
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Sunspot 10921 has emerged from the Suns eastern limb.
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Transit of Mercury
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In November, the planet Mercury will make a rather feeble attempt to eclipse the Sun.
On Nov. 8, Mercury will pass through inferior conjunction, a point in its orbit where it is directly between Earth and the Sun. Normally the innermost planet is not visible during an inferior conjunction.
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Rough Guide to Mars exhibit
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UCL scientists are enabling the Queen and 1,000 sixth formers to take a three-dimensional virtual flight over the surface of Mars on 24 October 2006.
The UCL scientists and engineers have teamed up with the Open University and Imperial College London to present their ‘Rough Guide to Mars’ exhibi...
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International Polar Year
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On Friday, Oct. 27, David Carlson, Director of the International Polar Year Program Office, British Antarctic Survey of Cambridge, UK, will present an introduction to the International Polar Year 2007-2008. The presentation is part of the Physics Colloquium Series at Montana Sate University,...
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October 2006
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There are many meteor showers this month...
Orionids produce rates of 5-15/hour with occasional surges in activity that may reach 25 or even 50/hour. The shower's radiant near Betelgeuse is best-placed just before morning twilight begins. Its radiant is R.A. 6hr 20m Dec +16 degrees, wh...
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The Art of Astronomy
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Mark your calendars for The Art of Astronomy, a three-day public event celebrating the collaboration of astronomy and art in Pasadena, California. The event will feature a spectacular slide show of cosmic images, lectures from world-renowned space artists, and a public unveiling of a magnifice...
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Delta I Rocket Body Re-entry
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A Delta I Stage 3 Rocket Body that was launched in july 14, 1978, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station LC 17, for the ESA-Geos 2 mission, is predicted to re-enter the earths atmosphere on 19 October 2006 @ 13:10 UTC ± 16 hours.
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Chinese space program
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Chinese President Hu Jintao sent a congratulatory letter to a conference celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founding of China's spaceflight program on Friday morning.
Hu said that the aerospace industry is a signif...
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Observing the Origin of the Universe
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UCLA astronomy professor Ned Wright, PhD, will speak to the Ventura County Astronomical Society at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 in the Forum Auditorium at Moorpark College.
Wright, a Harvard graduate, will speak on "Observing the Origin of the Universe."
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Supernova 2006iv
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[url=http://www.astrosurf.com/snweb2/2006/06iv/]s...
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Sun 11.10.06
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Samhain
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Edinburgh is a city of festivals, there is no doubt about it. And even though the arts festivals of August may be a distant memory by now, the Beltane Fire Society is busy preparing to celebrate another festival, Samhuinn.
On October 31, the society will host a spectacular procession through the...
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