Looking Up - 05 July 23 - cfah.org.za is the website about Heritage Moons

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cfah.org.za is the website about Heritage Moons, detailing moons which are appropriate for the southern hemisphere.
The Ariane-5 rocket is launching for the last time tonight, hopefully. This is a true workhorse and has launched into space 116 times since 1996.
Do you know what Mars Dune Alpha is? Kechil describes a new lockdown-style activity.

5 Jul 2023 English South Africa Places & Travel

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