Thursday, November 9, 2017

EarthSky News - Nov 9 - Zombie Star and Zombie Ants

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The zombie star that wouldn't die
Supernovae like this one - designated iPTF14hls - usually remain bright for about 100 days. This one stayed bright for 600 days. Then, astronomers found a 1954 explosion in the same spot in the sky.
What makes zombie ants obey
Zombie ant fungus doesn't attack ants' brains. Instead, the fungus invades an ant's entire body, forming an interconnected 3-D network, forcing the ant to move.
Today in science: Carl Sagan's birthday
For many, for decades, Carl Sagan's name was synonymous with astronomy.
Sky bear comes to Earth in November
Every year, the Big Dipper (Great Bear) descends to its lowest point in the sky on November evenings.
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Sky bear comes to Earth in November
Want to see the Big Dipper? Watch for it before dawn at this time of year, when it's ascending in the northeastern sky.
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Birds and sun, New Delhi, India
C.B. Devgun wrote that it was a foggy morning in New Delhi - November 8 - when he captured this photo.
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