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May 17, 2013 |
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In the past seven days, a mechanical failure suspended observations with the Kepler space telescope, the Sun released four X-class flares in less than 48 hours, astronauts repaired an ammonia leak outside the International Space Station, and more.
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 | Astronomers for the first time have observed a neutron star system known as Circinus X-1 in great detail during multiple flare cycles. |
 | The result now gives better understanding of the moon’s slopes to those studying Titan’s surface and climate. |
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