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The slightly lumpy texture of the north polar plains of Mars suggests episodes of melting and freezing in this Phoenix lander image taken on day one of its mission, May 25, 2008. NASA JPL-Caltech, University of Arizona image... |
The areas under the Phoenix lander which scientists believe contain ice are marked. NASA JPL-Caltech, University of Arizona image... |
Use the arc of the handle of the Big Dipper to glide your way across the heavens and find Arcturus and the rest of Bootes the Bear Driver. Map by Gary A. Becker using The Sky software... |
A straight line connected between Corona Borealis and the bright star Vega, in Lyra the Harp, bisects the Keystone of Hercules the Strongman. In the lower left portion of the Keystone (inset), you will find the finest globular of the northern hemisphere, M13, appearing like a fuzzy smudge. Use binoculars, then try finding M13 with the unaided eye. Map by Gary A. Becker using The Sky software... |