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Looking Skyward: A Newly-Discovered Galaxy, Gas on Mars, and the Temperature Inside the Moon

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Learn more about what's going on in the world of astronomy as WCAI's "All Things Considered" host Brian Morris speaks with Dr. Regina Jorgenson, Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association on Nantucket.

 

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A University of Rhode Island researcher conducts experiments to determine the temperature inside the moon.

Scientists confirm the presence of methane gas on Mars.

And, a newly-discovered galaxy is almost completely devoid of dark matter