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The 2012 Perseid Meteor Shower

Friday, August 10, 2012

Photo Image Courtesy of The Telegraph

One of the best astronomical shows of the year happens in the sky this weekend. It’s the Perseid meteor shower, which comes around every August. At its peak, you can see dozens of meteors per hour streak across the stars. Cranbrook astronomy director Mike Narlock says the Perseids seldom fail to disappoint.

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Photo Courtesy of The Telegraph