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SCIENCE AND NATURE

Venus-moon conjunction
Astro Bob
Astro Bob: February's short, but not on astronomical sights
A calendar of the best and brightest night-sky happenings.
two brown spotted birds and one pink and brown bird sit on birch bark feeder as snow falls
Northland Outdoors
Northland Nature: Finches arrive along with cold, snow
Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," among other books. Reach him via Katie Rohman at krohman@duluthnews.com.
4d ago
Algol panel min max
Astro Bob
Astro Bob: Will you see the Demon Star Algol blink?
This week we have two well-timed opportunities to see the star Algol in eclipse.
Jan 25
long-stemmed flower with long purple-blue petals
Northland Outdoors
Northland Nature: June irises show signs of life in January
Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," among other books. Reach him via Katie Rohman at krohman@duluthnews.com.
Jan 24

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Arrokoth contact binary asteroid
Astro Bob
Astro Bob: Think it's cold up north? Check out Arrokoth
We visit the the coldest body in the solar system to have its temperature measured on location.
Jan 18
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By  Bob King
large brown and white bird with tufted feathers on its head perches on a bare tree branch
Northland Outdoors
Northland Nature: Some wildlife struggle with little snow cover
Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," among other books. Reach him via Katie Rohman at krohman@duluthnews.com.
Jan 17
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By  Larry Weber
Mars occultation
Astro Bob
Astro Bob: Full Wolf Moon hides Mars on Monday night, Jan. 13
If you look for Mars on Monday it just might be MIA.
Jan 11
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By  Bob King
black bird with white chest, blue wings and very long blue tail stands on snow
Northland Outdoors
Northland Nature: Odd sight at Carlton County Christmas Bird Count
Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," among other books. Reach him via Katie Rohman at krohman@duluthnews.com.
Jan 10
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By  Larry Weber
Auriga constellation
Astro Bob
Astro Bob: Explore all 88 constellations with this fab new resource
The place to go to find photos, information and history of all the constellations.
Jan 4
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By  Bob King
round footprints in snow
Northland Outdoors
Northland Nature: Snow tracks tell who is here
Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," among other books. Reach him via Katie Rohman at krohman@duluthnews.com.
Jan 3
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By  Larry Weber
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Astro Bob
Astro Bob: Quadrantid meteor shower kicks off the new year
See hot meteors sizzle across the frigid sky on Friday morning, Jan. 3.
Jan 2
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By  Bob King
Volunteers releasing an eagle.
Minnesota
Helping eagles fly into the wild once again
Garrison’s wildlife rehab facility, Wild and Free, has helped multiple bald eagles return to the wild this past year.
Jan 1
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By  Tim Speier
Mars rising
Astro Bob
Astro Bob: Bundle up for a busy January of skywatching
A calendar of the month's best and brightest night-sky sights.
Dec 27, 2024
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By  Bob King
bird with black and white markings, white chest and red dot on head clings to tree
Northland Outdoors
Northland Nature: Hairy woodpeckers drum during unusual time
Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," among other books. Reach him via Katie Rohman at krohman@duluthnews.com.
Dec 27, 2024
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By  Larry Weber
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