Tuesday, June 5, 2018

June 4 - Globular Clusters Get Younger

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Dunes on Pluto? Yes, but made of methane ice​​

The discovery of methane dunes on Pluto is an indication of another way in which this planet mimics Earth, but in a way that is utterly unique and alien.

Globular clusters not as old as thought?

New research suggests that globular clusters - once thought to be nearly as old as the universe itself - aren't that old, after all. They might be only around 9 billion years old.

Tonight ... Find the Summer Triangle​​

The Summer Triangle is a large star pattern made of 3 bright stars in 3 separate constellations. 
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June guide to the bright planets​​

Here's how to find the bright planets - Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Mercury - this month.

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Tonight ... Find the Summer Triangle​​

Look for it ascending in the east on these June evenings.

Shelf cloud over Florida​​

Shelf cloud bringing rain on Ormond Beach, Florida, on June 1. Rita Addison wrote: "I watched it move over us, taking many pictures in stages. So excited ... wanted to share." Thanks, Rita!
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