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83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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P

plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



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plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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P

plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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P

plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
Palomar Skies Blog
http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/



http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/171


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P

plutonium-238 pellets
NASA is Running Out of Plutonium | Universe Today
Historic missions such as Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini and New Horizons would not be possible without the plutonium-238 pellets.
"Decommissioning nuclear weapons is a good thing. But when our boldest space missions depend on surplus nuclear isotopes derived from weapons built at the height of the Cold War, there is an obvious problem.
And buying plutonium-238 from Russia isn’t an option, NASA has already been doing that and they’re running out too…"
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/05/08/nasa-is-running-out-of-plutonium/



83. Palomar Observatory / Hale Telescope (USA)
Part1

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1340695

■Palomar Observatory Public Home Page
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/
Caltech Astronomy : Palomar Observatory Hale Telescope web cam
http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/webcam.html
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