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Asteroid Passes Close to Earth

Most people will be aware that there are numerous objects hurtling through our universe and that from time to time many of these come into the vicinity of planet Earth. These objects may be man made such as satellites and … Continue reading

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The Annual Winter Meteor Shower: Geminids

Every winter around the middle of December one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year occurs like clockwork. It is known as the Geminids meteor shower and it begins on December 6th and ends around December 19th. In … Continue reading

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A Brief History of Astronomy

Astronomy (from Greek, ‘laws governing the stars’) is an incredibly fascinating science, and arguably the first true form of science that mankind has even known, since it started several thousands of years ago. It’s also a vast discipline, and is … Continue reading

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October 2008 Newsletter

Greetings! We would like to thank you for your participation in the 2012-Comet.com newsletter! This month we would like to address two common email messages that we receive from time to time: “According to Jesus, no man or woman knows … Continue reading

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Asteroid 2009 DD45

Well, we think maybe a few people have heard about the asteroid that barely missed us on Monday (3/2/09). It was reported that an amateur astronomer found the asteroid which came within 45,000 miles of the earth. This is only … Continue reading

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