Thursday, May 31, 2018

May 31 - The Absolutely Amazing Theory of Almost Everything

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The Standard Model theory of particle physics
"What a dull name for the most accurate scientific theory known to human beings ... As a theoretical physicist, I’d prefer The Absolutely Amazing Theory of Almost Everything."
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Tonight … Moon closest to Saturn
The waning moon and planet Saturn are closer tonight than last night. You just have to wait to see them, rising in the east several hours after sunset.
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"Love the earth and sun and the animals ..."

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Tonight … Moon closest to Saturn
The waning moon and planet Saturn are closer tonight than last night. You just have to wait to see them, rising in the east several hours after sunset.
Moon, Saturn, Mars before dawn June 1-3
Or wait to see them until daybreak tomorrow. If you're up before dawn, be sure to look for red planet Mars to the east of the moon and Saturn.
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