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A Red and Green Star?!
Is it possible that a star could appear red or green in color?

Dog Days are Here!
Why are the hot/sultry days of summer are referred to as "dog days?"

Dog Days End – A Fish is in the Sky!
Where did the term, "Dog Days of Summer" originate? Look to the sky.

Weather Glossary
Ever wonder what an anemometer measures? Or what a dust devil is? Here's a helpful glossary of popular weather terms.

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The Dog Days of Summer
July 8, 2005 11:49 AM

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Weather Glossary
Below are some common, and uncommon, weather terms. Absolute Zero The temperature at which all molecular motion ceases, equal to -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit or -273.16 degrees Celsius.Anemometer An instrument for measuring wind force and speed. Aurora A glow of colored...