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Comet Blamed for Tunguska Explosion
Scientists have pinpointed the cause behind the 1908 explosion of a space object over Siberia. more...
Facts about the Star Betelgeuse
Betelgeuse, also known as Alpha Orionis, is a red supergiant star that could undergo a supernova in the not-too-distant future. more...
In: Stargazing
Find out what the bright star by the moon is, learn what's in the sky before the Fourth of July fireworks, and see both of the largest gas giant planets at once. more...
A new look at the Arches star cluster confirms it is the densest cluster of massive young stars known. more...
Saturn's largest moon has a substantial atmosphere that experiences seasonal change. more...
In: Astrophysics
A black hole relic from the early universe appears to the Chandra X-ray Observatory. more...
How to Find the Summer Triangle
In: Stargazing
The Summer Triangle is easy to spot in the night sky once you know what to look for. more...
Where to See the July 22 2009 Solar Eclipse
In: Stargazing
On July 22, 2009, the sun will disappear behind the moon in a total solar eclipse for parts of India, China, and other nearby countries. more...
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Galileo's Discoveries Using Telescopes, 1609-10
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Water on Mars Found by the Phoenix Mars Lander
By: Anna Sanclement
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By: Dennis Holley
Slight Chance of Planetary Collision
By: Rupert Taylor
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