Jim Warren – Space Games

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Malachite

Locality: Kakanda, Katanga, Congo (Democratic Republic) (former Zaire)

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Agate

Locality;  Rommani, Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer Region, Morocco

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Cerussite, Mimetite & Duftite

Locality:  Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia

Laumontite

Locality: Beinn na H-Iolaire, Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom

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The perfect, clear viewing conditions above ESO’s Paranal Observatory in Chile make for a fantastic opportunity to observe the wonders of the Universe. Sometimes, however, it’s nice to appreciate things closer to home, such as Earth’s trusty lunar companion, and one of its neighbouring planets, Venus, seen as the bright light to the Moon’s top-right.

Credit: ESO/Y. Beletsky