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The Whole Earth Telescope (WET), a worldwide network of observatories coordinated by the University of Delaware, is synchronizing its lenses to provide round-the-clock coverage of a cooling star.
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The rocket burned up as it increased its speed while descending, which led some to think it was a meteor.
Taipei, Nov. 6 (CNA) An asteroid discovered by Lulin Observatory in central Taiwan's Nantou County has been named after Nantou's Sun Moon Lake, according to the observatory's operator National Central University.
A total lunar eclipse accompanied by a rare blocking of Uranus and two meteor showers are just some of the cosmic wonders expected to be visible from Taiwan this year, the Taipei Astronomical Museum has said. Weather permitting, observation conditions for the Nov. 8 eclipse should be excellent, with astronomy buffs able to catch the entire process in which the moon turns blood-red at one point, the museum said. The eclipse is to take place soon after the moon rises at 5:02pm and last until 8:49pm, it said, adding that the full moon should have a copper hue when it becomes completely