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Movers In The Sky: Comets, Meteors and Asteroids with Dr. Kevin Manning

The Weston Public Library Board will host astrophysicist Dr. Kevin Manning for a presentation on  astronomy. What differentiates these "small bodies" as remnants of the solar system's formation? Comets as omens of disaster and other superstitions are debunked. Ever seen a meteor streak across the sky, or better yet a meteor shower? What about the impending danger of asteroids or comets colliding with the earth? Several interesting pictures and illustrations serve to uncover these mysteries.



 

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