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New Earth-like planet spotted just 44 light years away Tags: space, Sci-Tech, Opinion & Analysis, space exploration , World, planets Boris Pavlishev Nov 11, 2012 15:52 Moscow Time Photo: EPA A team of British and German space scientists using ground-based telescopes in Chile have spotted an Earth-like planet revolving around a Sun-type star just about 44 light hours away from our solar system. The newly-discovered planet is believed to have atmospheric and other conditions that make it very similar to Earth. Of all the Earth-like planets found to date, it’s the closest to us.

http://english.ruvr.ru/2012_11_11/New-Earth-like-planet-spotted-just-44-light-years-away/

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Total solar eclipse -Cairns.14 November 2012

The total solar eclipse will occur on Tuesday, but it will actually be Nov. 14 local time for observers south of the equator. The eclipse's partial phases will be visible from all of Australia, New Guinea and New Zealand, as well as part of Antarctica and a far-southern slice of South America. The total solar eclipse, however, can only be seen only from a narrow corridor running southeast across Queensland and the Northern Territory in Australia.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49762839/ns/technology_and_science-space/#.UJ4mj2_MhIE

The forecast for next Wednesday - when a strip of far north Queensland will witness a total solar eclipse - is for cloudy conditions as well as persistent showers.

The phenomenon will be best viewed between Innisfail, 65km south of Cairns, and the Daintree just north of the city, where it will start about 5.45am and end by 7.40am (with "totality" between 6.39am and 6.41am).

"There is change moving up the coast but ahead of it will be showers. It will be very close," weather bureau forecaster Bryan Rolstone said.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/weather-threatens-our-solar-spectacle/story-e6frg6n6-1226513282391

Scientists are curious about how fish, coral and other marine creatures will react to next Wednesday's total solar eclipse over Cairns.

Filmmakers hope to capture the first underwater footage of the rare spectacle of "totality" - complete darkness as the moon blocks out the sun - in waters off far north Queensland.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/coral-spawning-on-great-barrier-reef-goes-cosmic-with-total-eclipse/story-e6freoof-1226511047451

"victoria secret models"| "Victoria's Secret show 2012"

Models Adriana Lima, left, Doutzen Kroes and Candice Swanepoel lead the final runway walk during the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

ALEX PERRY AUTUMN/WINTER 2013

The Autumn/Winter 2013 collection is full Alex's signature corsetry and glamorous detailing, but each dress has an elegance to it that would make an easy transition from church to reception. Whether you're on the hunt for somechic bridesmaid options or simply want to stand out as a guest, the following look book should prove mighty useful! Starting at a rather affordable $499 and reaching $1,699, the collection will be dropping in-stores from February 'til April next year. Best get ahead of the curve with this preview from Mr Perry.