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annular solar eclipse

Space

Here are the Astronomy Photographer of the Year winners

These images of the sun, the moon and the planets of the solar system took some of the top prizes in this year’s Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition

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A supernova

Space

We have spotted a new kind of supernova triggered by cosmic collisions

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Now is the perfect time to spot Neptune and Uranus

Space

Now is the perfect time to spot Neptune and Uranus

Regulars

Why it is so important to protect access to the dark night sky

Space

Why it is so important to protect access to the dark night sky

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How to watch the spectacular Perseids meteor shower

Space

How to watch the spectacular Perseids meteor shower

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crab nebula

Space

Crab nebula blasted out some of highest-energy gamma rays ever seen

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How to spot the Milky Way in the night sky

Space

How to spot the Milky Way in the night sky

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The hunt for extraterrestrial life is about to enter a new era

Space

The hunt for extraterrestrial life is about to enter a new era

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supernova remnant

Space

Rare supernova could help us understand the Milky Way’s ancient halo

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NASA image captures powerful energy at the heart of the Milky Way

Space

NASA image captures powerful energy at the heart of the Milky Way

Bright threads of energy and gas plumes interweave at the Milky Way's heart in a new NASA image. It provides deeper information about the galaxy and solar weather that can affect Earth

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Humans

The summer triangle is now visible in the sky – here's how to spot it

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Space

Thousands of mysterious radio signals blast through the universe daily

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Space

Partial solar eclipse will be visible in the UK and Ireland on 10 June

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Space

Frank Kameny: Google doodle honours astronomer and gay rights activist

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