Space exploration began with the launch of Sputnik and Astrophysics was born as the application of physics to the phenomena observed by Astronomy, which etymologically means laws of the stars.
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| Taurids |
An annual meteor shower, of relatively low activity, the twin radiants of which lie in the constellation Taurus. The peak occurs around 3 November. The meteoroid stream responsible is associated with Comet Encke.
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