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The universe is a boundless stage for cosmic events that captivate astronomers and stargazers alike. Among these pheno ...

Eris was discovered. It was considered the largest known dwarf planet in the solar system until a year later when Pluto was ...

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The newcomer replacing Pluto presently goes by “Planet Nine.” If and when it finally shows up, it will get the honor of a ...

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Some stargazers are calling it a planetary parade: Every other planet in our solar system can be seen in the sky tonight.

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January 2025 will be an excellent opportunity to spot Mars and some of its details with a medium-sized telescope!

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