Year in Review 2012: Astronomical Wonders
Once-in-a-lifetime astronomical events and monumental scientific achievements drove people to look to the skies and online on Yahoo! throughout 2012.
- Photo By Brian van der Brug Sun, Dec 2, 2012 12:00 AM EST
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Photos of the Day
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Chasing the storm
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Massive tornado in Oklahoma
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Alaska's volcanic eruptions
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Snapshots of the Week
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Soldiers' portraits before, during and …
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Orphaned polar bear cub finds new home
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Deadly Texas tornadoes
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This week in history: Brown v. Board of …
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Prince Harry visits the U.S.
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Wisconsin wildfire
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Texas town a symbol of immigrant plight
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Abortion doctor gets life in prison
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Iconic coaster removed
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Incredible photos from space
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