Wishing you wonder

Here's hoping that the December holiday season (Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid, Solstice, Kwanzaa, New Year's, Festivus) renews your sense of wonder for a whole year to come. Postings to Cosmic Log will resume on Monday. In the meantime, here are some Web links to see you through the long weekend:

• Wondering about the 'Star of Wonder'
• Telegraph: Angels can't fly, scientist says
• Planetary Society: Happy Christmas on Mars!
• AIR: Our shrinking solar system and 'Horton Sees a Pluto'