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Space Shuttle Atlantis and Best Days

The Space Shuttle has been in the news the last few days. Here is a note from our astronomer, Joe Rao about its visibility and a link for more information. After fixing computer problems at the space station, it is heading home. Check out the link for specifics.With the successful undocking of the Space Shuttle Atlantis from the International Space Station at 10:42 a.m. EDT today, observers across much of the United States and southern Canada will have a great opportunity to see both vehicles flying across their evening sky on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Get all the details at: http://tinyurl.com/3xbprg-Joe Rao

On a separate note, I ran information about our Best Days Calendar. Here is a request from David. Castrating animals is one of those things we humans do. Here is his question and my response. The Best Days Calendar is updated monthly online. If you want top plan ahead, a 2007 Farmers’ Almanac is a must!

Dear sir I have found it to be quite true (Best Days), for hunting and fishing. Quick example: a well lit night will have deer and elk feeding at night and going to their beds early, I would like to know what is the best phase for dehorning and castration of cattle, I trust my physician for myself.

Thank you David. If you go to our website and click on Best Days, you will see what we list for this delicate procedure….for June it is the 28 – 30th. Although, it is never a good day if you are the bull. We update this list each month and carry a full list of Best Days in the 2007 edition. You must have a great physician!

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