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    "Source": "https://en.tam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7575A4BAD429F31F&s=38B6F5F76A9A2E3A",
    "title": "April Night Sky Spectacular!  Meteor showers, a triple-planet gathering, and Venus alongside the Pleiades all take the stage.",
    "Content": "With flowers blooming in the warmth of spring, April is the perfect time to step outdoors and gaze at the night sky. &nbsp; Taipei Astronomical Museum noted that a series of spectacular celestial events will unfold throughout April. These include this year&rsquo;s best opportunity to observe Mercury at its greatest western elongation, a rare gathering of Mars, Mercury, and Saturn, the April Lyrid meteor shower, and a close pairing of bright Venus with the Pleiades star cluster. From dawn to dusk, there will be plenty to see&mdash;just look up to enjoy the charm of the spring sky.The month&rsquo;s celestial highlights begin on the morning of April 4 with Mercury&rsquo;s greatest western elongation. At that time, Mercury will be 27.8 degrees away from the Sun, making it the best chance of the year to observe this usually elusive planet. Around 5:30 a.m., look toward the eastern horizon to try to spot Mercury. For those eager to &ldquo;collect&rdquo; planetary observations, this is a rare opportunity.On the morning of April 20, a &ldquo;triple-planet gathering&rdquo; will occur, as Mars, Mercury, and Saturn cluster within about 2 degrees of one another. Each planet differs in brightness and color, creating a striking scene in the eastern low sky before sunrise&mdash;an excellent subject for both viewing and photography.Next, in the early hours of April 23, the April Lyrid meteor shower will reach its peak. Known for its fast and bright meteors, it is expected to produce about 10 meteors per hour. The Moon will set at 11:45 p.m. the night before, leaving the second half of the night free from moonlight interference and providing good viewing conditions. By choosing a location with minimal light pollution and a wide, open view, observers will have a good chance of witnessing meteors streak across the sky.Additionally, from April 23 to 25, bright Venus will appear close to the Pleiades star cluster, with the closest approach occurring on April 24. Shining at magnitude -3.9, Venus will beautifully complement the sparkling stars of the Pleiades in the west-northwestern low sky after sunset, creating one of the most charming celestial sights of the spring season.Taipei Astronomical Museum added that April&rsquo;s comfortable weather makes it ideal for outdoor stargazing activities.&nbsp;Whether at dawn or after dark, these astronomical sights are readily accessible.&nbsp;For more details about April&rsquo;s celestial events, please visit Taipei Astronomical Museum website.&nbsp;",
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        "title": "Venus close to the Pleiades star cluster",
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        "title": "Mercury’s greatest western elongation",
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    "Source": "https://en.tam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7575A4BAD429F31F&s=E1C2B5B2150D2A72",
    "title": "【Dome Theater】Doraemon-Universe Model",
    "Content": "Nobita and his friends heard Suneo boast about how moving the starry sky he saw in Hawaii was. Nobita, who had never seen a starry sky, felt dejected and asked Doraemon for help. Doraemon took out a secret gadget called the &quot;Travel Projector,&quot; which allows people to experience the feeling of traveling while indoors, and projected the Hawaiian starry sky into Nobita&#39;s room. Doraemon told that since ancient times, people have looked up at the stars, thought about them, and created various &quot;models of the universe&quot; in an attempt to understand the universe.To see what the universe truly looks like, Nobita and his friends enter the &quot;Celestial Globe,&quot; which perfectly reproduces the real universe through miniature replication. They embark on a journey through space aboard a spaceship. However, they get too close to a black hole and face the danger of being pulled in! Will Nobita and his friends be able to return to Earth safely!?&nbsp;Screening Date: July 2, 114 to June 30, 115Duration: about 36 minutes&nbsp;",
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    "DataSN": "9088294",
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    "Source": "https://en.tam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7575A4BAD429F31F&s=A98BC24328B5F197",
    "title": "The most favorable e-ticket packages for Taipei Astronomical Museum, National Taiwan Science Education Center and Taipei Children’s Amusement Park are now on sale.",
    "Content": "The Education Bureau of the Taipei City Government has announced the launch of&nbsp;&quot;Three-Museum Combination Ticket&quot; and &quot;Two-Museum Combination Ticket&quot; that include the admission to the Taipei Astronomical Museum, National Taiwan Science Education Center or Taipei Children&rsquo;s Amusement Park.Visitors can choose their favor venue to visit, and the three venues are adjacent and accessible by MRT, which saves time and money. The public can purchase e-tickets on sales platforms such as Taipei Fun Pass, Taiwan Museum Card and KLOOK. The combo ticket package definitely offers a unique opportunity to have a family trip or explore the museums.",
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