Astronomy news
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Close encounter could reveal planets
Observations of the nearest star to our Solar System might uncover the presence of Earth-sized -
Sun sends an explosion our way
Billions of tonnes of particles were ejected by the Sun two days ago. Some were -
Mars: sharp image of Mount Sharp
Remarkable new panorama of mountain on Mars, and the ultimate aim for NASA's Curiosity rover. -
Name Pluto’s moons
Astronomers are calling on the public to suggest names for Pluto's two tiniest moons. - More from this category
Australian science
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Telescope takes universe’s temperature
Observations show the universe has cooled down just the way the Big Bang theory predicts. -
Black holes grow faster than expected
Astronomers have discovered how biggest black holes grow – and it's not what was expected. -
Andromeda, we have you surrounded
Swarm of dwarf galaxies detected circling the huge Andromeda galaxy, defying current theories. -
Why was Australia lit up like Christmas tree?
Mystery of Australia's outback light show solved - More from this category
Space videos
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Remembering Apollo 5
First test flight of the Apollo lunar module was launched 45 years ago today. -
Video: What’s the Higgs all about?
If you're wondering what all the fuss is about, this video might make it clear -
Videos – Around the globe
More incredible videos of planet Earth as seen from orbit. -
VIDEO: Another trip around the Earth
More amazing short videos of our planet, looking down from the International Space Station. - More from this category
Space gallery
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New view of the Horsehead Nebula
Stunning new image from the Hubble Space Telescope of one of astronomers' favourite deep sky -
GALLERY: Light and dark in the Milky Way
This dark interstellar cloud has a starry lining. -
GALLERY: Orion’s fiery sword
WISE space observatory reveals the hot and turbulent environment of the Orion Nebula -
From darkness comes the light
Dark nebula is the birthplace of new stars. - More from this category
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NASA to keep watch on asteroid
Asteroid 2012 DA14 will be under intense scrutiny as it zips past Earth this week.
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Next-gen spacecraft on display in Florida
Prototype Orion crewed craft, and second operational Dragon cargo craft.
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