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The Observatori Astronòmic de Mallorca
The Observatori Astronòmic de Mallorca (OAM) appears to have more scientific fame than visitors. Even though, the relatively young observatory is considered a pioneer amongst Spanish observatories....
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Close Encounter
According to seasky.org, today’s 2011 March full moon will be closer to our planet than it has been in 18 years. Allow me to quote: The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will...
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Canis Majoris
Apologies for my liberal use of the Latin language. Of course I know that Canis Majoris is a constellation of stars in our skies of which Sirius (Alpha Canis Majoris) is the brightest one. Today’s...
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The Winter Night Sky
As we enter a New Moon phase today, I took a good look at the winter night sky last night. I am not equipped with a telescope nor with a particularly good camera and I don’t much trust my eye sight...
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The Apollo Lunar Module in Costitx
The Observatori Astronòmic de Mallorca (OAM) in Costitx has a new attraction, an Apollo Lunar Module replica. The Lunar Module was the landing portion of the Apollo spacecraft. The astronomic centre,...
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Sister Moon
I apologize for not offering you a better photo of yesterday’s Super Moon but there you go. The intention was there but my equipment does not seem to be good enough for the moon, the sky in general,...
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