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Going Solar
This week on StarDate: A special type of solar eclipse is coming up on Sunday afternoon for the western United States — one that will encircle the Moon with a bright “ring of fire.” Join us for this plus a lab where they’re cooking up giant mirrors.

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May. 15: Making Mirrors

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May. 14: Giant Magellan Telescope

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May. 13: Primordial Clouds

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May. 11: Wobbly Clocks

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Primo skywatching events are coming up! Our May/June issue brings you details on the May 20 solar eclipse for the western United States, as well as the scoop on the transit of Venus in early June. We also bring you up to date on one of the world's fastest growing space programs: China.

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