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Looking up - 14 February 2020

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It's 30 years since Voyager-1 turned its camera back to Earth and took the iconic photograph called 'Pale Blue Dot. You may think we've photographed everything in our solar system but we have never explored the poles of the Sun. This is due to change as last Monday a probe was launched to do just that. You can come take a look for yourself at what is visible in our solar system and beyond at Moonstruck on Saturday 15 February at Clifton 4 beach where astronomers will be waiting with telescopes, in amongst the party.
14 Feb 2020 English South Africa Places & Travel

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