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Discovery channel: Hubble Repair Slideshow
by Greg on May.18, 2009, under Science Life
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by Greg on May.13, 2009, under Science Life
In case you have not heard, this week marks a very important moment in the space history of america. The hubble telescope, arguably the greatest achievement of the post-Apollo era, and it’s transportation and maintenance companion, the space shuttle, are entering their final phases of existence. It’s nice that they have the chance to go out together: (continue reading…)
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Large X-class Flare Erupts on the Sun
On Jan. 27, 2012, a large X-class flare erupted from an active region near the solar west limb. X-class flares are the most powerful of all solar events. Seen here is an image of the flare captured by the X-ray telescope on Hinode. This image shows an emission from plasma heated to greater than eight million degrees during the energy release process of the flare. Image Credit: JAXA/Hinode
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