Hubble reveals Red Rectangle nebula details and core twins
The Hubble image of the Red Rectangle HD 44179 shows twin stars at its heart and nested gas cone structures like wine glasses. Astronomers Hans Van Winckel and colleagues report in The Astronomical Journal. NASA may end human servicing of Hubble with potential robotic support. the telescope may take its last image by 2007 or 2008.
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Military planes enlisted to help fight forest fires
Federal forest officials said agencies will use aircraft to aid firefighting as they replace the big tankers at a cost of 26 to 40 million dollars. Undersecretary Mark Rey told Senate the transition includes ending existing contracts signed through 2004 firefighting season. Senators questioned the plan citing safety and industry impact. Neptune Aviation Services of Montana and other tanker contractors face scrutiny as officials ground tankers over safety concerns.
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