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From: Les Cowley (sun1_at_hidden_email_address.net)
Date: 01/05/2005

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The pink arch at the edge of the earth's shadow rising in the east after sunset is sometimes called the "Belt of Venus". Does anyone know the origin of this name?

Thanks
Les Cowley

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