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2005 Lunar Calendar Released

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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