Stonehenge Built 5,000 Years Ago For Celestial Observations
Experts say prehistoric peoples in England constructed Stonehenge as a solar and lunar observatory to track sun and moon movements. The stones formed a circle aligned with celestial events, reflecting early astronomy.
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Space milestones and the MIR station group
The timeline notes 1961 Soviet first human in space and 1969 US Apollo moon landing. It adds 1986 Soviet MIR station enabling long term living in space, with a group residing aboard since.
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Hubble Telescope’s Recovery and Ongoing Space Discoveries
The Hubble Space Telescope above Earth’s atmosphere provides clear images due to being unblocked by air. After a flawed main mirror caused blurred views, astronauts repaired it in December 1993 with new lenses and instruments, effectively giving Hubble “eyeglasses.”
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Making of the Constitution Poster
A black and white poster 37 by 20 inches features a Constitution time line with key dates highlighted by photos and drawings. Orders cost 2 dollars plus 75 cents postage and handling. Send checks or money orders to Andrews and McMeel at PO Box 419242 Kansas City MO 64141. allow 4 6 weeks for delivery.
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Hubble reveals new solar system and distant universe mysteries
Scientists summarize major Hubble findings including new Saturn moons and unexpected storms across planets. Observations of Shoemaker Levy 9 on Jupiter, early planet formation around other stars, and evidence supporting the Big Bang are highlighted.
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