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August 2005

Tune into the most observable events in this month's sky.

Perseid Meteor

Year of the Perseids

August 2005: Warm August nights provide the perfect opportunity to see a dark sky full of stars and the glory of our galaxy.

By Alister Ling, Martin Ratcliffe // Published: August 1, 2005

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