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Definition
Atmosphere: The layers of gas that are gravitationally bound above the surface of a planet, moon, or outer layers of a star.

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Radio Programs
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 Title  Air Date
Moon, Mars, and Gemini October 10, 2009
Let it Snow December 24, 2008
Martian Weather November 13, 2008
Venusian Lightning September 5, 2008
Solar Influence July 21, 2008

Note: Audio versions of our programs will be available the day after they air. Visit the transcript page to listen.

Image Gallery
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 Image
Martian Tattoo
Martian Tattoo
Spotty Planet
Spotty Planet
Going, Going, Gone
Going, Going, Gone
Beautiful Storms
Beautiful Storms
Drizzly Skies
Drizzly Skies

Frequently Asked Questions
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 Question
When does the young Moon first become visible in the evening sky?
What causes the bright halo that sometimes surrounds the Moon?
How do I find a good site for stargazing?
Why aren't stars visible in the daytime?
Why do stars twinkle?

Other Resources
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Earth and Moon
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/earth_and_moon.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Uranus
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/uranus.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Saturn
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/saturn.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Titan
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/titan.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Explorations of the Outer Planets
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/explorations_outer.html

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