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A recently released picture of the F Ring around Saturn shows it being obliterated on a certain portion by the passing of the tiny moon Prometheus through it. [1]

Have you ever noticed that there can sometimes be a ring around the Moon. [2]

The ring around the Moon is caused by the refraction of Moonlight (which of course is reflected sunlight) from ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. [3]

The ring around the Moon is caused by the reflection of Moonlight (which of course is reflected sunlight) from ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. [4]

Ring Around the Moon, in contrast, began as an abstract instrumental piece. [5]

The Moon was full and there was a huge ring around it. [4]

Astronomers suspect that the newly discovered ring gets its material from Saturn’s outermost moon, Phoebe. [6]

As light passes through these hexagon-shaped ice crystals, it is bent at a 22 degree angle, creating a halo 22 degrees in radius (or 44 degrees in diameter). [7]

Astronomers recently found another ring around the planet Saturn ‘ and it’s the biggest one yet. [...] Light travels in waves, and the waves of infrared light are longer than the waves of visible light. [6]

A rainbow is produced when sunlight is refracted through water droplets - A similar effect is produced when moon light refracts through ice crystals. [3]

A lunar halo is caused by the refraction, reflection, and dispersion of light through ice particles suspended within thin, wispy, high altitude cirrus or cirrostratus clouds. [7]

While our expertise is in high-energy astrophysics, we can point you in the right direction for the answer to your question. [4]

Waves of energy coming from the newly discovered ring are estimated to be about 30 microns apart ‘ so tiny that about 1,000 waves would fit on your thumb nail. [6]

The ring around the Moon is caused by the refraction of Moonlight (which is really sunlight) through ice crystals suspended in the upper atmosphere. [2]

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[1] Prometheus Wreaks Havoc in Saturn’s F Ring - The moon appears …
[2] Ring Around the Moon
[3] Rings Around The Moon
[4] A Ring Around the Moon
[5] Ring Around the Moon, for baritone & Partch instruments …
[6] FOR KIDS: One ring around them all - Scikon - External …
[7] Astronomy :: Ring Around the Moon :: Farmers’ Almanac

The musketoon is a shorter barrelled version of the musket, and served in the roles of a shotgun or carbine. [1]

The Pattern 1861 Enfield Musketoon was an alteration to the Pattern 1853 Enfield Musketoon. [...] Replica of a Pattern 1861 Enfield Musketoon. [2]

Musketoons could be of the same caliber as the issue musket, or of a much larger caliber, 1.0-2.5 inches (25-63 mm). [...] Smaller bore musketoons matched the caliber of the muskets in service, and were generally used the same way, with single musket ball or a buck and ball load, while large bore musketoons were loaded with multiple buckshot or pistol balls (generally smaller in diameter than musket balls) and used as shotguns. [3]

They were fired from the shoulder like the musket, but the shorter length (barrels were as short as a foot (30 cm) long) made them easier to handle in restricted conditions, such as with mounted cavalry or naval boarding parties. [...] This firearms -related article is a stub. [...] Musketoon barrels were often flared at the muzzle, resembling a cannon or blunderbuss. [1]

… in English usage and by the early 18th century it had come to refer to types of blunderbuss of the type issued in quantity to the Royal Navy for use on board ship and in dockyards. [4]

It was imported by the Confederacy and issued to artillery and cavalry units. [...] The alteration gave the Pattern 1861 a faster twist, which gave it more accuracy than the longer infantry rifle. [2]

You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. [1]

This article is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. [3]

Probably the last European military use of the term was with the Mod?le 1874 Gras musketoon issued to French artillery and engineers; it was a bolt action, breech-loading, single-shot short version of the Gras rifle of 1874-86. [4]

In England, it was issued to artillery units, who required a weapon for personal defence. [2]

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[1] Musketoon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[2] Pattern 1861 Enfield Musketoon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[3] Musketoon: Definition from Answers.com
[4] musketoon: Information from Answers.com

“I remember what kind of confidence we had taking the field as an undefeated team and knowing that if we played a good game it was going to be almost impossible for teams to beat us,” Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said. [1]

“I remember what kind of confidence we had taking the field as an undefeated team and knowing that if we played a good game it was going to be almost impossible for teams to beat us,” Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said. [2]

Unbeaten Saints Seek Signature Win Vs. [1]

The New England Patriots achieved the bare minimum and not much else with Sunday’s 24-17 win over the New Orleans Saints in Foxboro. [3]

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady adressed the media after the Patriots 37-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints in preseason. [4]

Bill Belichick and Bill Gates have more in common than their first name, the way Saints coach Sean Payton sees it. [1]

The New England Patriots fell to the New Orleans Saints 37-27 in preseason play last night at Gillette Stadium. [...] Here are the game notes and player quotes from last night’s preseson loss. [4]

Conditions: Game Weather: Sunny, Windy & Cool. [3]

“You have to pay attention to the Microsofts of the world if you’re some day wanting to compete in that industry,” Payton said this week as New Orleans prepared to host Belichick’s New England Patriots. [2]

“You have to pay attention to the Microsofts of the world if you’re some day wanting to compete in that industry,” Payton said this week as New Orleans prepared to host Belichick’s New England Patriots. [1]

New England Patriots players offer their comments from the locker room after their 24-17 win over the New Orleans Saints. [3]

Incidentally, Belichick faced St. Louis in the Super Bowl that season, in the Louisiana Superdome, of all places. [...] Payton has been talking about following New England’s model ever since he landed his first head coaching job in New Orleans in 2006. [...] Earlier this season, Jets coach Rex Ryan famously said he would not “kiss the rings” of New England and its coach. [2]

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[1] Unbeaten New Orleans Saints Seek Signature Win Vs. New …
[2] WWL - AM870 | FM105.3 | News | Talk | Sports - Unbeaten …
[3] New England Patriots VS New Orleans Saints - 11/20/2005
[4] New England Patriots VS New Orleans Saints - 8/18/2005

Wes Welker was selected to attend the 2009 Pro Bowl as a reserve, and was again named to the AP All-Pro Second Team. [1]

Welker finally held in check: New England WR Wes Welker finally had a bad game in Week 12 on Monday night at New Orleans. [2]

Wes Welker caught six passes for just 32 yards in the Patriots’ Monday night loss. [3]

Wes Welker is racking up some eye-catching numbers for the Patriots. [4]

Bill Belichick’s stunning gamble failed, and Peyton Manning took advantage by throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass with 13 seconds left that rallied the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts over the New England Patriots 35-34 Sunday night. [2]

Wesley Carter “Wes” Welker (born May 1, 1981 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. [1]

Wesley Carter Welker is a professional athlete who plays the slot receiver position for the New England Patriots, a National Football League franchise. [...] He also had 43 punt returns for 390 yards, a 9.1 average, and 61 kickoff returns for 1379 yards, a 22.6 average. [5]

He is one of only two players in NFL history to ever have converted a field goal, converted an extra point, recorded a tackle, and fielded a punt and kickoff return all in the same game. [1]

Welker was the second player in NFL history to return a kickoff, return a punt, kick an extra point and a field goal, and make a tackle in the same game. [5]

Buffalo (9/14): Played in reserve at wide receiver and on punt return units in the Patriots’ 25-24 comeback victory over the Bills… Tied his second highest single-game reception mark with 12 catches for 93 yards… Joined Randy Moss in becoming the first Patriots tandem to each collect 12 catches in a single game… Returned two punts for 21 yards. [...] Wes Welker was acquired by the Patriots from the Miami Dolphins on March 5, 2007 in exchange for a second-round and a seventh-round selection in the 2007 NFL Draft… Originally signed as a rookie free agent by the San Diego Chargers in the spring of 2004… Waived by the Chargers (9/15/04)… Signed by the Miami Dolphins (9/21/04). [6]

Then, on December 20, in a Monday Night Football game also against the New England Patriots, Welker returned a punt 71 yards to set up a touchdown. [...] He and T. J. Houshmandzadeh shared league leader honors for receptions during the 2007 season. [1]

After graduating in 1999, he received a scholarship to Texas Tech after another prospect decided not to attend the college. [5]

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[1] Wes Welker - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[2] Wes Welker, New England Patriots, NFL - CBSSports.com Football
[3] Wes Welker
[4] Wes Welker Profile - New England Patriots - ESPN
[5] Official Wes Welker Fans Space | MySpace - myspace.com/wes_welker
[6] Wes Welker - Official New England Patriots Biography

Brooke prepares to launch a new fashion line, and Julian decides to produce a big movie. [...] Nichols has been promoted to a series regular while Harris will be recurring for a seven episode arc, beginning with the second episode of the seventh season. [1]

Career pressures result in Nathan and Haley making a difficult choice for their family. [2]

While in the process of recording her new album, Haley battles to protect Red Bedroom Records with the help of Mia. [1]

In the seventh season premiere, Nathan learns of a shocking accusation, Brooke prepares to launch a new line and Julian decides to produce a movie. [3]

View company contact information for One Tree Hill on IMDbPro. [4]

Nathan learns of a shocking accusation that could threaten his career, much to the chagrin of his sports agent Clay. [1]

There’s also a dervish of supporting characters: slutty Brooke (Sophia Bush); Nathan’s tutor/girlfriend, Haley (Bethany Joy Lenz); and cheerleader Peyton (MTV VJ Hilarie Burton). [2]

Season seven of One Tree Hill, an American television series, premiered on September 14, 2009. [...] Returning are both Austin Nichols who plays Julian Baker a character introduced in the sixth season, and Danneel Harris who had previously portrayed Rachel Gatina. [1]

Adolescent half-brothers Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) and Nathan (James Lafferty) Scott have lived parallel lives in Tree Hill, North Carolina. [2]

Clay and Nathan disagree on how to handle a scandal and Haley begins to question Nathan’s loyalty. [3]

The main grist for the gossip mill is Dan Scott (Paul Johansson), the father to basketball stars Nathan (James Lafferty) — the Bad Son, on whom he violently dotes — and Lucas (Chad Michael Murray), the Good Son, whose mother, Karen (Moira Kelly), Dan dated in high school, got pregnant, and abandoned. [2]

Clay and Nathan disagree on how to handle an ever-worsening scandal, and Haley begins to wonder if Renee’s accusations have merit. [...] VanSanten is featured as Haley ’s sister Quinn James. [1]

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[1] One Tree Hill (season 7) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[2] One Tree Hill - TV Show - Watch Online, Latest Season …
[3] Roxio CinemaNow - Buy TV Shows - One Tree Hill - Season 07
[4] One Tree Hill - IMDb