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Snipperts from the Astronomical Press.

 

More Intense Leonid Bombardment Predicted for 1999
Wednesday, 19th May 1999
Aerospace Corporation
El Segundo, California

Leonid Conference Participants Ask: "Were we Lucky Last Year?"

For more information on the Leonids, browse:- http://www.aero.org/leonid/

 

Researcher discovers 18th moon orbiting Uranus
Wednesday, 19th May 1999
University of Arizona News Release

An Arizona scientist has discovered an 18th moon orbiting the Planet Uranus, the International Astronomical Union announced yesterday. Until now, Saturn has been the only planet in our Solar System known to have as many as 18 moons.


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