Skygazers are advised to catch tonight’s total lunar eclipse — the next good chance won’t come until April of 2014. We’ll discuss how best to view the eclipse, and other astronomical news including the rare “red nova” which occurs when two stars merge. Scientists this year watched that happen for the first time ever.
Astronomy Update
Skygazers are advised to catch tonight's total lunar eclipse -- the next good chance won't come until April of 2014. We'll discuss how best to view the eclipse, and other astronomical news including the rare "red nova" which occurs when two stars merge. Scientists this year watched that happen for the first time ever.
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Guests:
Ken Croswell, astronomer and author of "The Lives of Stars"
Andrew Fraknoi, chair of the astronomy program at Foothill College