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A nova (V1309 Sco) was discovered by K. Nishiyama and F. Kabashima (Japan) and on CCD images obtained on the 3rd September by the Kazan State University Astrotel observatory (Russia). Magnitude: V9.5 MAP...

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A total lunar eclipse will take place on April 15, 2014, the first of two total lunar eclipses in 2014. It will be visible over east Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific, and North and South America. Read more See more (PDF)

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Mercury: at magnitude 0.8, starts the month in the constellation of Aquarius. Mercury is at inferior Conjunction on the 4th March. Mercury is Dichotomy (Half phase) on the 11th and at Greatest Elongation (27.6° West) on the 14th. The planet is at Aphelion on the 19th. (On March 2nd, RA=21h20m17s...

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There are 7 billion people to feed on the planet today and another 2 billion are expected to join by 2050. Statistics say that each of us drinks from 2 to 4 litres of water every day, however most of the water we 'drink' is embedded in the food we eat: producing 1 kilo of beef for example consumes 15,000 litr...

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The Ides of March (Latin: Idus Martii) is the name of 15 March in the Roman calendar, probably referring to the day of the full moon. The term ides was used for the 15th day of the months of March, May, July, and October, and the 13th day of the other months. The Ides of March was a festive day dedicated to the...

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The March 1989 geomagnetic storm was a severe geomagnetic storm that caused the collapse of Hydro-Québec's electricity transmission system. It occurred during solar cycle 22. The geomagnetic storm causing this event was itself the result of a coronal mass ejection on March 9, 1989. Read more

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Nicolaus Copernicus assisted Domenico Maria de Novara, professor of astronomy at the university of Bologna to observe the Moon occult the star Aldebaran on March 9, 1497. All of the observations were made with an un-aided eye. Source (PDF) Read more

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Title: The Columbus eclipse Authors: Rigge, W. F. he lunar eclipse in question was a total one with the magnitude 1.11. According to Oppoizer mid-totality occurred in 1504 March 1 at 0h 39 Read more

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Mercury: at magnitude -0.5, starts the month in the constellation of Aquarius. Mercury is at Perihelion on the 3rd. Mercury is close to Neptune (2.5° separated) on the 4th. Mercury is at inferior conjunction on the 15th. The planet is best seen from 8.9h -10.4h. (On February 1st, RA=22h07m30s ...

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World Thinking Day, formerly Thinking Day, is celebrated annually on February 22 by all Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. It is also celebrated by Scout and Guide organizations and some boy-oriented associations around the world. Read more

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Outside the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, a long line of people are waiting for a first chance to glimpse the sun's rays as they fall on the faces of the statues of Pharaoh Ramses II, and the gods of creation and light, Ptah, Amen and Heru-khuti. At exactly 6:20 AM, the first beams of light fall on the sanctua...

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Dating the fall of Babylon and Ur The traditional date of 1595 BCE for the destruction of Babylon by the Hittite king Mursili I is accepted by most historians for many years despite notable controversies. This pivotal date is considered crucial to the various calculations of the early chronology of...

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Parinirvana Day, or Nirvana Day is a Mahayana Buddhist holiday celebrated in East Asia. By some it is celebrated on the 8th February, but by most on the 15th February. It celebrates the day when the Buddha is said to have achieved Parinirvana, or complete Nirvana, upon the death of his physical body. R...

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Waitangi Day commemorates a significant day in the history of New Zealand. It is a public holiday held each year on 6 February to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document, on that date in 1840. Read more

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Happy Imbolc all! The pagan Celtic festival starts tonight, through to 1 February...

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	Nova Sco 2008 (Preview) A nova (V1309 Sco) was discovered by K. Nishiyama and F. Kabashima (Japan) and on CCD images obtained on the 3rd September by the Kazan State University Astrotel observatory (Russia). Magnitude: V9.5 MAP...	Blobrana	6	Apr 17 08:07 2014 by Blobrana
	April 2014 lunar eclipse (Preview) A total lunar eclipse will take place on April 15, 2014, the first of two total lunar eclipses in 2014. It will be visible over east Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific, and North and South America. Read more See more (PDF)	Blobrana	0	Mar 29 23:35 2014 by Blobrana
	March 2014 (Preview) Mercury: at magnitude 0.8, starts the month in the constellation of Aquarius. Mercury is at inferior Conjunction on the 4th March. Mercury is Dichotomy (Half phase) on the 11th and at Greatest Elongation (27.6° West) on the 14th. The planet is at Aphelion on the 19th. (On March 2nd, RA=21h20m17s...	Blobrana	8	Mar 24 09:27 2014 by Blobrana
	World Water Day (Preview) There are 7 billion people to feed on the planet today and another 2 billion are expected to join by 2050. Statistics say that each of us drinks from 2 to 4 litres of water every day, however most of the water we 'drink' is embedded in the food we eat: producing 1 kilo of beef for example consumes 15,000 litr...	Blobrana	1	Mar 21 22:43 2014 by Blobrana
	Ides of March Festival (Preview) The Ides of March (Latin: Idus Martii) is the name of 15 March in the Roman calendar, probably referring to the day of the full moon. The term ides was used for the 15th day of the months of March, May, July, and October, and the 13th day of the other months. The Ides of March was a festive day dedicated to the...	Blobrana	2	Mar 14 21:47 2014 by Blobrana
	March 1989 geomagnetic storm (Preview) The March 1989 geomagnetic storm was a severe geomagnetic storm that caused the collapse of Hydro-Québec's electricity transmission system. It occurred during solar cycle 22. The geomagnetic storm causing this event was itself the result of a coronal mass ejection on March 9, 1989. Read more	Blobrana	0	Mar 12 20:43 2014 by Blobrana
	Moon occulted Aldebaran on March 9, 1497 (Preview) Nicolaus Copernicus assisted Domenico Maria de Novara, professor of astronomy at the university of Bologna to observe the Moon occult the star Aldebaran on March 9, 1497. All of the observations were made with an un-aided eye. Source (PDF) Read more	Blobrana	0	Mar 8 18:54 2014 by Blobrana
	March 1504 lunar eclipse (Preview) Title: The Columbus eclipse Authors: Rigge, W. F. he lunar eclipse in question was a total one with the magnitude 1.11. According to Oppoizer mid-totality occurred in 1504 March 1 at 0h 39 Read more	Blobrana	1	Feb 28 19:12 2014 by Blobrana
	February 2014 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Mercury: at magnitude -0.5, starts the month in the constellation of Aquarius. Mercury is at Perihelion on the 3rd. Mercury is close to Neptune (2.5° separated) on the 4th. Mercury is at inferior conjunction on the 15th. The planet is best seen from 8.9h -10.4h. (On February 1st, RA=22h07m30s ...	Blobrana	12	Feb 25 18:16 2014 by Blobrana
	World Thinking Day (Preview) World Thinking Day, formerly Thinking Day, is celebrated annually on February 22 by all Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. It is also celebrated by Scout and Guide organizations and some boy-oriented associations around the world. Read more	Blobrana	1	Feb 21 22:33 2014 by Blobrana
	Abu Simbel Egyptian Temple (Preview) Outside the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, a long line of people are waiting for a first chance to glimpse the sun's rays as they fall on the faces of the statues of Pharaoh Ramses II, and the gods of creation and light, Ptah, Amen and Heru-khuti. At exactly 6:20 AM, the first beams of light fall on the sanctua...	Blobrana	5	Feb 21 21:24 2014 by Blobrana
	The fall of Babylon (Preview) Dating the fall of Babylon and Ur The traditional date of 1595 BCE for the destruction of Babylon by the Hittite king Mursili I is accepted by most historians for many years despite notable controversies. This pivotal date is considered crucial to the various calculations of the early chronology of...	Blobrana	2	Feb 8 19:02 2014 by Blobrana
	Nirvana Day (Preview) Parinirvana Day, or Nirvana Day is a Mahayana Buddhist holiday celebrated in East Asia. By some it is celebrated on the 8th February, but by most on the 15th February. It celebrates the day when the Buddha is said to have achieved Parinirvana, or complete Nirvana, upon the death of his physical body. R...	Blobrana	1	Feb 7 21:44 2014 by Blobrana
	Waitangi Day (Preview) Waitangi Day commemorates a significant day in the history of New Zealand. It is a public holiday held each year on 6 February to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document, on that date in 1840. Read more	Blobrana	2	Feb 5 17:36 2014 by Blobrana
	Imbolc! (Preview) Happy Imbolc all! The pagan Celtic festival starts tonight, through to 1 February...	Blobrana	4	Jan 31 20:41 2014 by Blobrana
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