Jan 26 - Tiny Rainbow Dino

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Analysis reveals tiny dino with rainbow feathers This bird-like dinosaur lived in China about 161 million years ago.  Scientists think it may have used its rainbow ruff to dazzle potential mates. Ingredients for life in meteors that fell to Earth 2 space rocks that crashed to Earth in 1998 contain liquid water and a mix of complex organic compounds such as hydrocarbons and amino acids. Tonight … Moon near former pole star Will you see Aldebaran in the moon's glare on January 26, 2018? Plus ...  the story of Aldebaran when it was part of a double pole star. Hyades star cluster: Face of Taurus The bright star Aldebaran - near tonight's moon - is part of a V-shaped pattern of stars called the Hyades. This easy-to-find star cluster represents the face of Taurus the Bull.

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Tonight … Moon near former pole star Aldebaran might be hidden in the moon's glare and tough to see. From some parts of Earth, Aldebaran will be hidden (occulted) by the moon. Read more about the occultation of Aldebaran here.

Cartwheel Galaxy  This is Hubble Space Telescope image of the Cartwheel Galaxy, a rare ring galaxy that lies about 500 million light-years away, in the direction to the southern constellation Sculptor. Submit your photo to EarthSky here! Did a friend forward EarthSkyNews to you? Click here to get your own subscription!

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