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Southern Ocean Could Put Brakes On Warming Trend

Climatologists believe the Southern Ocean may slow the rate of global warming by absorbing significantly more heat and carbon dioxide than previously thought. The new study, appearing in the Journal of Climate, notes that westerly winds in the Southern Hemisphere have moved southward over the last 30 years. As the winds shift south, they can […]

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The formation of the Lagoon Nebula is a long-standing mystery of astronomy. Situated about 3,800 light years from Earth, the nebula is a stellar nursery where stars of high mass and luminosity are being born. The hottest and brightest stars in the region influence surrounding gas clouds, making them glow in classic Òemission nebulaÓ style. SALT may help astronomers learn how the nebula was formed. Through spectroscopic measurements, scientists expect to learn more about the Lagoon Nebula as they promise a first look at how atoms behave in the clouds and give it its distinct appearance.
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Photo by:  courtesy Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) project
Date:  2005     File#:  scan provided

New Telescope Will Open Up Southern Skies

A new telescope on the edge of the Kalahari Desert has just released the first images it has captured of the skies above the southern hemisphere. The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) was constructed by an international consortium of universities and government agencies. The parties include the National Research Foundation of South Africa, the University […]

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