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Scientists amazed at diversity of Pluto's colours

Pluto has a diverse surface with a rich variety of colours, according to a new study. The paper, published in Science magazine, is the first on

16/10/2015

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Rosetta: duck comet is double bill

The rubber duck-shaped comet being tracked by Europe’s Rosetta probe is in fact a double bill. Scientists say data from the probe shows the comet

29/09/2015

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Moon puts on stunning display during eclipse

28/09/2015

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Supermoon eclipse double feature!

This Sunday night, Earth will have a Supermoon Eclipse, its first in 33 years! It is important to note that there are two things happening here at

24/09/2015

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Rosetta comet’s closest approach to the Sun

03/08/2015

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Striking photos of the ‘not at all blue’ moon

01/08/2015

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Explainer: why the blue moon will not be blue

31/07/2015

USA

Pluto: New Horizons space probe provides closest-ever pictures

The closest-ever pictures of Pluto, showing details of its geology, have been provided – courtesy of NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft. Launched nine

12/07/2015

World News

The month of June will go to extra time with a leap second

The month of June will be longer than last year – and that’s official. Yes, you will have more time on your hands on June 30th. A lengthy summer

25/06/2015

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Safe landing for ISS crew

12/06/2015

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Solar sail tests Sagan’s dream of flying with Sun’s photons

20/05/2015

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Millions enjoy 'the best eclipse in years'

Millions of people have enjoyed watching what astronomers are calling ‘the best solar eclipse in years.’ Some of the clearest views were from Norway

20/03/2015

World

Lost Mars probe Beagle 2 found on the red planet

16/01/2015

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Geminid meteor shower above Germany delights stargazers

The Geminids meteor shower reached its annual peak in the skies above northern Germany over the weekend. The stream of shooting stars, meteors

14/12/2014

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Why should NASA have all the fun? Send us your Supermoon snaps!

09/09/2014

USA

Astronomers discover type of rocky planet much bigger than Earth

04/06/2014

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Eclipsing planet seen by X-ray for first time

30/07/2013

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Visions of our moody Sun

21/01/2013

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Small is beautiful

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