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2005 Lunar Calendar Released

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THE scientific organizationFundación CIENTEC has released its2005 Lunar Calendar, which lists thedates of meteor showers and other celestialevents expected next year.The 12th edition of the calendar costs¢2,000 ($4.42), and can be purchased inbookstores or by calling CIENTEC at258-3583.For more info see www.cientec.or.cr

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