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Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON)

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June 2013
Russia-meteor_01
The fireball that occurred above Chelyabinsk, Russia, not only created a loud boom but also generated subtle hissing sounds heard by dozens of witnesses.
By James E. Oberg // Published: April 22, 2013
Russia-meteor_02
Although media around the world got plenty right in their descriptions of the Russian meteor, they also made plenty of mistakes.
By James E. Oberg // Published: April 22, 2013
Perek-Kohoutek-Dumbbell
Now you can find any object in this list of planetary nebulae.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: April 22, 2013
Alien-life
Astronomers explore the next steps in the search for ET.
By Liz Kruesi // Published: April 22, 2013
Team emblems
Learn about various efforts to get humans again beyond low Earth orbit.
By Sarah Scoles // Published: April 22, 2013
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