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Possible Aurora Could Light Up The Pittsburgh Sky

Sky watchers might have the chance to view quite a show tonight, courtesy of a solar flare that happened days ago.

2013/04/13

Meteors Spark Interest In Space

In the vast openness of the universe, there are too many questions to answer.

2013/03/27

(Photo Credit: Chris Hadfield via Twitter)

Astronaut Shares His View Of Pittsburgh From Space

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield tweeted a photo Pittsburgh from space Saturday morning, sharing a spectacular view of the city.

2013/03/23

Asteroid Whizzes Past Earth, Captures World’s Attention

Rarely is there a story that captivates the world’s attention as this one has. An asteroid, the size of an apartment building, whizzed past earth. Millions monitored the momentous occasion via the Internet on Friday afternoon.

2013/02/15

Meteor Lights Up Moscow Sky, Hundreds Injured

A meteor streaked through the sky and exploded Friday over Russia’s Ural Mountains with the power of an atomic bomb, its sonic blasts shattering countless windows and injuring more than 750 people.

2013/02/15

SETI Institute Asking Public To Help Name Two Moons Orbiting Pluto

Pluto no longer holds the distinction of being a planet, but there’s no arguing it has moons orbiting it.

2013/02/12

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Opinion: Sally Ride, A Role Model For The Ages

Looking around our nation, it’s obvious that we need more heroines and heroes with Sally Ride’s brave and courageous character. Her inspiration and legacy must live on to create the heroines – and heroes – of the future.

2012/07/24

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Spectators Gather For Transit Of Venus

At least 200 people gathered at the Carnegie Science Center to witness a celestial event that won’t happen again in this lifetime. The planet Venus began to cross the face of the sun, as viewed from Earth in the 6 p.m. hour.

2012/06/05

February Arts Preview

There are several great options for art lovers in Pittsburgh during February. If you like a little variety in your art diet, step around town to take in a lecture, attend an opening, or just while away an afternoon.

2012/01/30

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Could Consumers Soon Buy Ticket To Space?

In the not so distant future, could we be buying a ticket into space like we do for an airline? KDKA Radio’s Larry Richert and John Shumway talk to an expert about the future of space travel.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2011/07/11

Local Man Discovers Supernova

Shaler astronomer Tom Reiland is credited with spotting a supernova, another addition to his list of astronomical accomplishments.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2011/06/08

he current exhibition is “Paper Politics,” which examines social and political themes through printmaking. (Credit: space.org)

Pittsburgh’s Best Local Art Galleries

Are you looking for the best in local art, but not sure where to go? Pittsburgh has a variety of art galleries ranging from local-artists only to regional and international art. Some options are free, […]

CBS Pittsburgh–2010/11/03

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