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Astronomy today is a popular and enjoyable hobby as well as a vital science making new discoveries every day. With old and new discoveries, space missions, current events, videos and photos, astronomy is a hobby that can fill countless hours. And it's fun. So here are a few of the latest and greatest astronomy facts, figures and happenings.
Astronomy today on any given day might have news of meteors. 2008 certainly was no different. Meteor swarms such as the Taurids in Leonids were quite active in November. Into was a full moon in December washing out the Gemenids. But people need not worry. Meteor shower peaks may happen during full moons, but meteors are on display for up to two weeks both before and after the peaks. People won't miss these showers.
A moon return was often discussed for astronomy today in the year 2008. Many countries would participate in this exciting undertaking. The goal may be to establish a moon base or even a colony on the moon. Think of it. Space 1999, a TV show from the 70s, may be about to become a reality.
2008 was a year of a lot of astronomy news. For much of the year many astronomy today columns were filled with news of some space garbage – a colling ammonia tank from the space station. After being thrown into orbit, it was finally about to plummet back to the planet. Some people were concerned that pieces might fall into populated areas. The good news is that it all fell into the ocean.
The good old Hubble telescope made the biggest impact in astronomy today. First the telescope was damaged when some instrument control and data formatting modules failed in September. Those were brought back on line in October. After recovery, Hubble snapped the first visible light pictures of a planet orbiting a distance sun. What a busy year for one piece of technology.
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