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A List of Best Places to View Alpha Centauri

2023-10-19 by Phil Butler

An exoplanet orbiting Alpha Centauri B

Alpha Centauri is our closest neighboring star system, four light-years from Earth. Here are six of the best places to view the system from.

Tags: 'Obz', ALMA, Alpha Centauri, Alpha Centauri A, Alpha Centauri B, astronomy, binary star systems, Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, Elon Musk, Haleakalā High Altitude Observatory, Haleakalā National Park, Kosmos space ship, Lowell Observatory, Milky Way, NASA, Proxima Centauri, space travel, starts, triple star systems, Voyage to Alpha Centauri

Somewhere Over Kissamos

2020-05-11 by Phil Butler

Kissamos

A night sky UHD timelapse “Above Kissamos” film by The MultiMaker on May 1st brings to mind the eternal gift of the universe seen from Crete.

Tags: astronomy, crete, Crete islands, Elon Musk, Kissamos, Kissamos sky, Minoans, movies, night sky, Polyrrhenia, satellites, SpaceX, Starlink, Starlink satellites, stars

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Palaiochora Has a Sewage Problem

2026-04-17 By Iorgos Pappas

DEYA Selinou issues an urgent warning to tourists and residents in Palaiochora regarding sewage network blockages and infrastructure maintenance.

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Sitia Charts New Course at Seatrade Global Cruise 2026

2026-04-17 By Iorgos Pappas

The Municipality of Sitia and Port Fund representatives attended Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami to pitch Sitia as a new authentic cruise destination.

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INNSiDE by Meliá Arrives in Elounda, Signaling a New Era for Lifestyle Luxury in Crete

2026-04-17 By Phil Butler

May 2026 is set to mark a notable shift in the trajectory of Greek hospitality, as Meliá Hotels International introduces its INNSiDE brand to the island of Crete for the very first time. The opening of INNSiDE by Meliá Elounda is more than just another addition to the region’s already established luxury portfolio. It represents […]

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Agios Nikolaos Marina Upgrade Begins Second Phase

2026-04-17 By Kostas Raptis

The second phase of the Agios Nikolaos Marina upgrade has begun, with the installation of Italian floating piers, solar panels, and smart LED lighting.

Diktaion Antron Elevator Project Dropped

Controversial Cave of Zeus Elevator Project Falls Through

2026-04-16 By Iorgos Pappas

The Cave of Zeus elevator project was nixed, while local businesses in the Lasithi Plateau struggle with long-term site closures.

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