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CHINA

Journey along the ancient Silk Road aboard the Orient Express

RUSSIA

Four Russian tours to choose from!

NORTH POLE

Voyage to Totality on the Icebreaker "Yamal"


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Meteors
Meteor Showers in 2008
With minimal moonlight to interfere, the best meteor showers of 2008 should be the Quadrantids, the Aquarids, and the Perseids.

A bright Perseid meteor
Meteors: A Primer
Meteors are visible year-round, but there are nights when you may catch a meteor shower. Here's an introduction to meteors and related topics.

Leonid fireball
Basics of Meteor Observing
Meteor watching is one of the easiest forms of astronomy. Here is information that will enhance your meteor-watching experiences.

Perseid near Orion's Sword
Advanced Meteor Observing
Meteor studies have relied heavily on amateur observers for more than a century. They still do. Here are some tips and suggestions on how to plan a meteor watch.

Perseid Meteor
Here Come the Perseids!
This vacation-season meteor shower is among the most famous yearly astronomical highlights.



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