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UT: Where in the Universe #101

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Where in the Universe #101
Universe Today - 22 April 2010

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We're on to the next cto, yibai, cien, cento, hundred of Where In The Universe Challenges. You know what to do: take a look at this image and see if you can determine where in the universe this image is from; give yourself extra points if you can name the instrument responsible for the image. We’ll provide the image today, but won’t reveal the answer until tomorrow. This gives you a chance to mull over the image and provide your answer/guess in the comment section. Please, no links or extensive explanations of what you think this is — give everyone the chance to guess.

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UT: Where In The Universe #102

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Where In The Universe #102
Universe Today - 29 April 2010

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Ready for another Where In The Universe Challenge? Here's #102! Take a look and see if you can name where in the Universe this image is from. Give yourself extra points if you can name the spacecraft responsible for the image. We provide the image today, but won’t reveal the answer until tomorrow. This gives you a chance to mull over the image and provide your answer/guess in the comment section. Please, no links or extensive explanations of what you think this is — give everyone the chance to guess.

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UT: Where In The Universe #102

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UT: Where In The Universe Challenge #103

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Where In The Universe Challenge #103
Universe Today - 06 May 2010

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Here's this week's Where In The Universe Challenge. You know what to do: take a look at this image and see if you can determine where in the universe this image is from; give yourself extra points if you can name the instrument responsible for the image. We’ll provide the image today, but won’t reveal the answer until tomorrow. This gives you a chance to mull over the image and provide your answer/guess in the comment section. Please, no links or extensive explanations of what you think this is — give everyone the chance to guess.

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UT: Where In The Universe Challenge #104

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Where In The Universe Challenge #104
Universe Today - 12 May 2010

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It’s time once again for another Where In The Universe Challenge. Test your visual knowledge of the cosmos by naming where in the Universe this image was taken and give yourself extra points if you can name the spacecraft responsible for this picture. Post your guesses in the comments section, and check back on later at this same post to find the answer. This week's WITU challenge was submitted by UT reader, the Hon. Salacious B. Crumb — thanks Salicious! To make this challenge fun for everyone, please don’t include links or extensive explanations with your answer. Good luck!

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UT: Where in the Universe Challenge #105

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Where in the Universe Challenge #105
Universe Today - 19 May 2010

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Ready for another Where In The Universe Challenge? Here's #105! Take a look and see if you can name where in the Universe this image is from. Give yourself extra points if you can name the spacecraft responsible for the image. We provide the image today, but won’t reveal the answer until tomorrow. This gives you a chance to mull over the image and provide your answer/guess in the comment section. Please, no links or extensive explanations of what you think this is — give everyone the chance to guess.

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UT: Where in the Universe Challenge #106

Post by bystander » Thu May 27, 2010 6:43 am

Where in the Universe Challenge #106
Universe Today - 26 May 2010

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Here's this week's Where In The Universe Challenge. You know what to do: take a look at this image and see if you can determine where in the universe this image is from; give yourself extra points if you can name the instrument responsible for the image. We’ll provide the image today, but won’t reveal the answer until tomorrow. This gives you a chance to mull over the image and provide your answer/guess in the comment section. Please, no links or extensive explanations of what you think this is — give everyone the chance to guess.
This ought to be easy for you Asterisks, if you've been paying attention.

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Re: UT: Where in the Universe Challenge #106

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bystander wrote: This ought to be easy for you Asterisks, if you've been paying attention.
Indeed, because you spoil us!!
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UT: Where in the Universe Challenge #107

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Where In The Universe Challenge #107
Universe Today - 03 June 2010

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It’s time once again for another Where In The Universe Challenge. Test your visual knowledge of the cosmos by naming where in the Universe this image was taken and give yourself extra points if you can name the spacecraft/telescope responsible for this picture. Post your guesses in the comments section, and check back on later at this same post to find the answer. To make this challenge fun for everyone, please don’t include links or extensive explanations with your answer. Good luck!
Hint: It was an APOD!

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Re: UT: Where in the Universe Challenge

Post by Ann » Thu Jun 03, 2010 5:44 pm

Hmmm, sorry. I think I replied to the wrong challenge.

The picture for Jun 03 is, just maybe, an image of a large starforming nebula in Cassiopeia, and it is probably a Spitzer image.

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UT: Where in the Universe Challenge #108

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Where in the Universe Challenge #108
Universe Today - 09 June 2010
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Now, for this week, take a look at the image above and see if you can name where in the Universe this image is from. Give yourself extra points if you can name the spacecraft responsible for the image. We provide the image today, but won’t reveal the answer until later. This gives you a chance to mull over the image and provide your answer/guess in the comment section. Please, no links or extensive explanations of what you think this is — give everyone the chance to guess.
:oops: Didn't get this one posted.

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UT: Where in the Universe Challenge #109

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Where in the Universe Challenge #109
Universe Today - 16 June 2010
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Here's this week's Where In The Universe Challenge. You know what to do: take a look at this image and see if you can determine where in the universe this image is from; give yourself extra points if you can name the instrument responsible for the image. We’ll provide the image today, but won’t reveal the answer until tomorrow. This gives you a chance to mull over the image and provide your answer/guess in the comment section. Please, no links or extensive explanations of what you think this is — give everyone the chance to guess.

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Re: UT: Where in the Universe Challenge #108

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bystander wrote:Where in the Universe Challenge #108
Universe Today - 09 June 2010
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Now, for this week, take a look at the image above and see if you can name where in the Universe this image is from. Give yourself extra points if you can name the spacecraft responsible for the image. We provide the image today, but won’t reveal the answer until later. This gives you a chance to mull over the image and provide your answer/guess in the comment section. Please, no links or extensive explanations of what you think this is — give everyone the chance to guess.
:oops: Didn't get this one posted.
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UT: Where in the Universe Challenge #110

Post by bystander » Wed Jun 30, 2010 6:00 pm

Where In The Universe #109
Universe Today | 30 June 2010
It’s time once again for another Where In The Universe Challenge. Test your visual knowledge of the cosmos by naming where in the Universe this image was taken and give yourself extra points if you can name the spacecraft/telescope responsible for this picture. Post your guesses in the comments section, and check back on later at this same post to find the answer. To make this challenge fun for everyone, please don’t include links or extensive explanations with your answer. Good luck!

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UT: Where in the Universe Challenge #111

Post by bystander » Wed Jul 07, 2010 11:53 pm

Where in the Universe Challenge #111
Universe Today | 07 July 2010
Here's this week's Where In The Universe Challenge. You know what to do: take a look at this image and see if you can determine where in the universe this image is from; give yourself extra points if you can name the instrument responsible for the image. We’ll provide the image today, but won’t reveal the answer until tomorrow. This gives you a chance to mull over the image and provide your answer/guess in the comment section. Please, no links or extensive explanations of what you think this is — give everyone the chance to guess.

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UT: Where in the Universe Challenge #112

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Where in the Universe Challenge #112
Universe Today | 14 July 2010
Here's this week's Where In The Universe Challenge. You know what to do: take a look at this image and see if you can determine where in the universe this image is from; give yourself extra points if you can name the instrument responsible for the image. We’ll provide the image today, but won’t reveal the answer until tomorrow. This gives you a chance to mull over the image and provide your answer/guess in the comment section. Please, no links or extensive explanations of what you think this is — give everyone the chance to guess.

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UT: Where in the Universe Challenge #113

Post by bystander » Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:12 pm

Where in the Universe Challenge #113
Universe Today | 28 July 2010
It’s time once again for another Where In The Universe Challenge. This image was sent in by UT reader Brian Hinson. Name where in the Universe this image was taken and give yourself extra points if you can name exactly what it is. Post your guesses in the comments section, and check back on later at this same post to find the answer. To make this challenge fun for everyone, please don’t include links or extensive explanations with your answer. Good luck!

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UT: Where in the Universe Challenge #114

Post by bystander » Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:10 am

Where in the Universe Challenge #114
Universe Today | 11 Aug 2010
Here's this week's Where In The Universe Challenge. You know what to do: take a look at this image and see if you can determine where in the universe this image is from; give yourself extra points if you can name the instrument responsible for the image. We’ll provide the image today, but won’t reveal the answer until later in the week. This gives you a chance to mull over the image and provide your answer/guess in the comment section. Please, no links or extensive explanations of what you think this is — give everyone the chance to guess.

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UT: Where in the Universe Challenge #115

Post by bystander » Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:12 am

Where in the Universe Challenge #115
Universe Today | 18 Aug 2010
It’s time once again for another Where In The Universe Challenge. Test your visual knowledge of the cosmos by naming where in the Universe this image was taken and give yourself extra points if you can name the spacecraft/telescope responsible for this picture. Post your guesses in the comments section, and check back on later at this same post to find the answer. To make this challenge fun for everyone, please don’t include links or extensive explanations with your answer. Good luck!

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UT: Where in the Universe Challenge #116

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Where in the Universe Challenge #116
Universe Today | 18 Aug 2010
Here's this week's Where In The Universe Challenge. You know what to do: take a look at this image and see if you can determine where in the universe this image is from; give yourself extra points if you can name the telescope or spacecraft responsible for the image. We’ll provide the image today, but won’t reveal the answer until tomorrow. This gives you a chance to mull over the image and provide your answer/guess in the comment section. Please, no links or extensive explanations of what you think this is — give everyone the chance to guess.

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UT: Where in the Universe Challenge #117

Post by bystander » Wed Sep 01, 2010 9:03 pm

Where in the Universe Challenge #117
Universe Today | 01 Sep 2010
It’s time once again for another Where In The Universe Challenge. Name where in the Universe this image was taken and give yourself extra points if you can name the telescope or spacecraft responsible for the image. Post your guesses in the comments section, and check back on later at this same post to find the answer. To make this challenge fun for everyone, please don’t include links or extensive explanations with your answer. Good luck!

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