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 Tommy Eliassen Sun, Dec 2, 2012 12:00 AM EST
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David Beckham to retire
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Wrestling in Grand Central
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Deaf man makes sailing history
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139th Kentucky Derby
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Famous gay athletes
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2013 Sony World Photography Awards
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U.S. sues Lance Armstrong
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Mike Piazza, ex-catcher, to star in ball …
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Surf's up: Braving the waves
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'Sidewall skiing' in Saudi Arabi …
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Oscar Pistorius
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Iditarod crowns champ
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Ladies Day at the races
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Day at the Ostrich races
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LIFE: Fight of the century
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Daredevil skier tackles buildings
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