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A New Earth? Only 490 Light Years Away

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April 20, 2014

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NASA Television captures live what is happening in space and beyond.

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Earth from space — When viewed from the International Space Station (ISS), the night skies are illuminated with light from many sources. For example, the Midwestern United States presents a nighttime appearance not unlike a patchwork quilt when viewed from orbit – image from NASA ©2012

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