Klyde Morris reveals the real reason behind the long life of the rovers on Mars.

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Take a look at today's Astronomy Picture of the Day. And to think that dark skies like this once were seen everywhere. No wonder people have lost their sense of wonder (pun intended).

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I haven't seen an official note yet, but Rand Simberg has posted that Robert Bussard has passed away. Wikipedia confirms this. He threw off ideas the way some folks shed skin. Physics will be that much the poorer for his death.

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I open up today's The New York Times and find a big article on adding a home observatory to your house. Geekdom spreads!

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From the description this does not actually appear to be about October-ish subject matter such as ghosts, but the title certainly caught my eye. Another addition for Mount Toberead!

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