Why is Earth spinning faster than usual?
Time is literally flying faster than ever, and scientists are not sure why. The shortest day ever was observed by scientists at the National Physical Laboratory in England on June…
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Vacation among the stars? This company is launching world’s first ‘space lounge’
Bored of the typical ‘beach & chill’ vacation? Well, this tourism company is looking to taking you a little bit higher than usual— with a spectacular view of the moon.…
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PHOTOS: The Milky Way galaxy, as seen from Qatar
Resident photographer Hammad Iqbal offers several tips so that others can also witness the natural beauty of the stars.
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PHOTOS: Starry night in Qatar
The bright lights of Doha may make it hard to see the stars at night, but those who drive far enough from the city are in for a starry treat.
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Perseid meteor shower set to light up Qatar’s night sky
Qatar will get a free light show tonight, courtesy of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Every year in August, the Earth passes through a cloud of debris – a mixture…
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Official: Qatar mulls setting up space center, planetarium
To boost appreciation for astronomy and celestial bodies in Qatar, the government is considering a proposal to set up a space center here, complete with a planetarium and observational tools,…
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Qatar to witness Perseids meteor shower tomorrow…maybe
The Perseids meteor shower, a summer spectacle of light, will reach its peak tomorrow afternoon, Qatar time. Astronomers expect the shower, which is best seen in the northern hemisphere, to shine more…
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Qatar in for a meteor shower treat this weekend
Qatar residents may want to stay up late on Saturday to catch a glimpse of the Perseids meteor shower, which reaches its peak late tomorrow night and on Sunday. The…
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