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Total View: A Brief History of Solar Eclipses Seen From Space
August 16, 2017 | ArticleDon Pettit has never looked up to see a total eclipse. Twice though, he's looked down. As an International Space Station crew member, Pettit is one of the few astronauts to not only view a total solar eclipse from space but see the moon's shadow on Earth.
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How Solar Eclipses and Tides Proved the Earth Is Slowing Down
August 16, 2017 | ArticleIn the 1690s, astronomer Edmund Halley had a problem.
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'Jellyfish' Galaxies Reveal Feeding Habits of Monster Black Holes
August 16, 2017 | ArticleRare "jellyfish" galaxies may reveal how the largest black holes feed.
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The 2017 Solar Eclipse Has a 'Relative' That Was Born in Japan in 1963
August 16, 2017 | ArticleIt is an interesting phenomenon that an eclipse, whether of the sun or the moon, will repeat itself or return in a later year.
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Researchers Also Worry About Bad Weather Ruining the Solar Eclipse
August 16, 2017 | ArticleAs a solar eclipse researcher, Alphonse Sterling knows the challenges of his work all too well: Even just one cloud can ruin crucial solar readings, and his next opportunity to witness the fleeting event may be years — and thousands of miles — away.
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How Eclipses Reveal Information About Alien Worlds, Light-Years Away
August 16, 2017 | ArticleMost "eclipses" don't involve the sun and the moon at all.
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Totally Awesome T-Shirts to Remember the 2017 Solar Eclipse
August 16, 2017 | CountdownRemember the Great American Solar Eclipse with these t-shirts featuring cities along the path of totality, from Oregon to South Carolina.
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Solar Eclipse Glasses: Where to Buy the Best, High-Quality Eyewear
August 16, 2017 | ArticleWhether you're looking for a new pair of eclipse glasses or you've already purchased some form of eye protection, here's what you need to know to avoid burning your eyes during the solar eclipse.
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Deadline for Google Lunar X Prize Moon Race Extended Through March 2018
August 16, 2017 | ArticleThe five teams left in a $30 million race to the moon now have a bit more time to accomplish their missions — and the chance to win some additional money along the way.
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Image of the Day
August 16, 2017 | Image AlbumNASA astronaut Peggy Whitson floats in front of the Cupola window at the International Space Station. The cupola is the largest window ever launched into space and provides a clear view of Earth and incoming cargo shipments.
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