Carnival of Space #283

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Carnival of Space #283 is hosted by Next Big Future!

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Ray Sanders is a Sci-Fi geek, astronomer and blogger. Currently researching variable stars at Arizona State University, he writes for Universe Today, The Planetary Society blog, and his own blog, Dear Astronomer

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• A Moon With Two Suns: Making Art from Science
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• Rover Team Chooses 1st Rock Drilling Target for Curiosity
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• Dense Cloud Causing Astronomers To Re-Examine Processes Of Star Formation