Pioneer Saturn view shows rings with Rhea nearby
A pioneering image captured by the Pioneer spacecraft on August 29, 1979, from about 1.5 million miles away. The photo, described as the best view of Saturn and its rings to date, also shows Saturn's moon Rhea below the planet, about half the size of Earth's moon.
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New lights in towns hamper astronomers
The Rattlesnake Mountain Observatory faces reduced night sky quality as towns upgrade to efficient low energy lamps. Critics warn broader spectrum lighting weakens star visibility, while officials cite energy savings. Astronomers note some regions already passed light pollution ordinances to protect dark skies.
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Exceptionally cold winter forecast for much of U S Midwest and South
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