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Venus in a close encounter with the Pleiades anyone can see

Started by Whitters, Apr 02, 2004, 04:49:00

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Whitters

This weekend, the planet Venus will have a rare and beautiful close encounter with the Pleiades star cluster.  Anyone can see it--no telescope required.

FULL STORY at

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2004/31mar_pleiades.htm?list90777

[ This Message was edited by: Whitters on 2004-04-01 19:49 ]