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Astronomy group 
to meet Feb. 10

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:07:59 -0800
HOFFMAN ESTATES – The February meeting of the Northwest Suburban Astronomers will feature a talk by Roger Kolman of Harper College.
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Space Rock of Love: Asteroid Eros Attracts Skywatchers in Earth Flyby

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:31:45 -0800
The close pass of the asteroid Eros this week allows astronomy buffs to measure the size of the solar system.
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Scientifically Speaking 2/8

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:11:21 -0800
Volunteer Naturalists will lead programs on snowy mornings investigating animal behaviors using basic tracking skills during its interactive "Critter Scene Investigation" program.
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South Florida outdoors calendar

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:01:00 -0800
Feb. 11: The Treasure Coast Astronomical Society is leading a free astronomy tour from 6-9 p.m. at the DuPuis Management Area in Palm Beach and Martin counties. Telescopes will be set up and participants can bring their own. The Visitor Center entrance is located at Gate 5 on State Road 76, seven miles west of the intersection with State Road 710.
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South Florida outdoors notebook

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:01:19 -0800
Star gazing: The Treasure Coast Astronomical Society has a free astronomy tour from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 11 at the DuPuis Management Area in Palm Beach and Martin counties. Telescopes will be set up and participants can bring their own. The Visitor Center entrance is located at Gate 5 on State Road 76, seven miles west of the intersection with State Road 710.
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Eros Asteroid Flyby Attracts Amateur Astronomers

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:34:58 -0800
In 1931, the close approach of the asteroid Eros allowed professional astronomers to calculate its distance and make that era's most accurate measurement of the solar system.
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Martin County Community Calendar, Updated Feb. 2

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0800
A comprehensive look at upcoming events in Martin County County.
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Mingle with the stars Friday at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea: Around the Town

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:38:17 -0800
It’s hard to beat a cold winter night for star gazing. Seasonal cold fronts tend to tug clear, pollution-free arctic air along with them, creating as near-to-perfect conditions as we’re likely to get in this area for checking out stars and planets and other heavenly attractions.
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A century of connections: St. Joseph's College celebrates 100 years

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:29:45 -0800
Catherine’s Cupboard manager Amy Russell, left, work study student Corey French, center, a junior at Saint Joseph’s College, and director of the college cafeteria Stuart Leckie, lend a helping hand during last Wednesday’s food pantry distribution session.
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Scientifically Speaking, 1/15

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:07:10 -0800
"Critter Scene Investigation" program Volunteer Naturalists will lead programs on snowy mornings investigating animal behaviors using basic tracking skills during its interactive "Critter Scene Investigation" program.
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