EarthSky News - Oct 28 - Huge Marine Reserve for Antarctica

October 28 Huge Marine Reserve for Antarctica

Huge marine reserve created off Antarctica It'll be the largest marine protected area in the world. Click here to see photos of what they're protecting. New Horizons returns last of Pluto data Remember when they said it would take more than a year for New Horizons to send its data back from Pluto? Now, say scientists, "We have our pot of gold." Mars' perihelion is in late October It's Mars' closest point to the sun, a once-in-2-years event. On a much-longer timescale, perihelion marks the most special times to see Mars. Friday FAQ:  Are ghost lights real? In folklore, ghost lights were strange lights seen over swamps or bogs. But we're more sophisticated today. Aren't we? 2017 EarthSky Lunar Calendar pre-sale...is happening NOW! Order now to receive $5 off per calendar, during the presale period.  Plus…spend $100 at our store and receive an additional 20% off your entire order if you use the code EARTHSKY at checkout!  Pre-sale orders will be shipped beginning November 15. Thank you for helping EarthSky to keep going! Click here to order now.

TODAY'S IMAgE Catching the elusive gegenschein The gegenschein in the whitish blur toward the top of this photo by Jeff Dai. It's sunlight reflecting off interplanetary dust grains.

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