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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: Tony G on Aug 01, 2009, 19:32:46

Title: Bright Spot on Venus
Post by: Tony G on Aug 01, 2009, 19:32:46
Astronomers are puzzled by a strange bright spot which has appeared in the clouds of Venus.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8179067.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8179067.stm)

Tony G

Title: Re: Bright Spot on Venus
Post by: Daniel on Aug 01, 2009, 19:48:54
Wow, there all coming up in spots right now!
Title: Re: Bright Spot on Venus
Post by: mickw on Aug 03, 2009, 11:19:45
Must be Swine Measles  :)
Title: Re: Bright Spot on Venus
Post by: RobertM on Aug 03, 2009, 13:27:33
It's getting closer, I hope the Earth doesn't catch it too ...
Title: Re: Bright Spot on Venus
Post by: mickw on Aug 03, 2009, 20:44:25
You'll need one of those paper masks and a bunch of garlic flowers apparently.

Or was that for the clap  :oops:
Title: Re: Bright Spot on Venus
Post by: Rick on Aug 03, 2009, 21:53:02
(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/asteroid.png) (http://xkcd.com/618/)