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# comet - Sunday 14 June, 2015
After a seven month nap, the tiny Philae probe has woken up and made contact
Hello again, little lander.
People are emotional about the tiny comet lander finally waking up from its nap
The little craft that could.
# comet - Tuesday 27 January, 2015
Video: An asteroid the size of a cruise ship passed over Ireland last night
But it was never going to hit earth, thankfully.
# comet - Friday 9 January, 2015
Look up: You've two weeks to see a glowing green comet
Comet Lovejoy is paying a visit.
# comet - Monday 17 November, 2014
Check out these new hi-res pics of Philae's hairy 'bounce' landing
In space, no one can hear you BOUNCE.
# comet - Saturday 15 November, 2014
The last tweets from the comet lander are pretty heartbreaking...
The Philae lander, perched on a distant comet hurtling towards the Sun, delivered everything scientists were expecting of it before losing power.
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Philae probe has fallen asleep after its batteries ran out
The robot probe managed to transfer all of the data it collected to its mother ship before it took its eternal nap.
# comet - Friday 14 November, 2014
Philae hopes to communicate drilling results soon, but could it be its final hours?
Due to the lander’s position scientists are concerned about the battery supply.
# comet - Thursday 13 November, 2014
Philae seems to be stuck under a cliff with one leg dangling in space
That means it may not be able to fully charge its solar-powered batteries.
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# comet - Wednesday 12 November, 2014
TOUCHDOWN! European probe leaves its mothership and lands on comet for first time ever
There are huge celebrations today at the European Space Agency.
Why we're trying to land a probe the size of fridge on a speeding comet
‘We’ as in ‘the human race’.
# comet - Monday 10 November, 2014
Ever wanted to see a comet up close? You're in luck
The photos were shot from a distance of 30km or less.
# comet - Wednesday 6 August, 2014
Rosetta spacecraft reaches comet it's been chasing for ten years
For today, Rosetta will travel alongside the comet but will later start its orbits.
# comet - Monday 4 August, 2014
'World Cup final' event as 6 billion km comet-chaser nears its target
“Rosetta, meet Churyumov-Gerasimenko”.
# comet - Thursday 17 July, 2014
Comet-chasing probe sends back pics of 'strange-looking potato' formation
The Rosetta probe is due to land on the comet in November – and its latest pictures suggest it is made of two distinct parts.
# comet - Friday 23 May, 2014
Ireland could* be the best place in the world to see a stunning meteor shower tonight
*Weather permitting of course, but it’s not looking too good right now…
# comet - Thursday 28 November, 2013
Comet ISON will brush past the Sun at half 6 this evening, but will it survive?
The comet could simply melt due to the heat — or it could survive and light up our skies next month.
# comet - Monday 25 November, 2013
Column: Eyes to the sky – Comet ISON might just be visible
Comet ISON is just days away from its close encounter with the sun, writes Conor Farrell, who tells us more about this ‘sungrazer’ comet.
# comet - Friday 5 April, 2013
Comet visible in Irish skies tonight
Comet PANSTARRS will be seen next to the Andromeda Galaxy in the northwest.
# comet - Saturday 11 August, 2012
Meteor shower: Astronomy Ireland wants you to be their eyes
The perseid meteor shower is underway. Get out and have a look!
# comet - Thursday 9 August, 2012
Meteors to rain down on Earth over coming week
Eyes to the sky, Astronomy Ireland are expecting a celestial firework show this weekend.
# comet - Tuesday 23 August, 2011
Search on for comet fragments after fireball seen over Ireland
Did you see a fireball last night? If you did, you’re urged to get in touch with Astronomy Ireland, who are trying to determine if it landed on Irish soil.
# comet - Monday 7 March, 2011
Seen from space: the Christchurch earthquake
A shocking new satellite image shows the power of the earthquake that rocked New Zealand last month.
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Poll: Are you sticking to your new year's resolution?
SOME PEOPLE SWEAR by new year’s resolutions, while others find them pointless or just too hard to keep.
We’re now a few weeks into 2020 and for most people plans to give up smoking or join a gym are long forgotten. Experts argue that it can take 66 days to form a new habit or break an old one.
But there are ways to ensure that you achieve your goals, by setting realistic targets or making the resolution part of your routine.
Psychologist Niamh Hannan of MindWorks.ie says the best way to approach changing a habit is with a positive mindset. She recommends you focus on one habit, frame it positively in your mind, and start visualising the success.
So we want to know: Are you sticking to your new year’s resolution?
Poll Results:
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Almost (72)
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