2008 is starting off as a busy year for astronomy. Meteor showers, solar and lunar eclipses, and the list goes on. Here are a few of the highlights for the first three months:

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Also, 2009 has been declared the International Year Of Astronomy.

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/news/12718882.html

Last but not least, there is a 1 in 75 chance that Mars will be hit by an asteroid on January 30th!

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/news/12713937.html