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May 24, 2013 02:19 PM ET // Markus Hammonds
Uranus and Neptune have some of the strongest winds in the solar system, but those winds are confined to relatively thin layers of their atmospheres. Continue reading →
May 23, 2013 06:55 PM ET // Jason Major
In brand new observations made by Hubble of the famous Ring Nebula, astronomers have discovered its true shape. Continue reading →
May 22, 2013 07:10 PM ET // Markus Hammonds
The first topographic map of the surface of Titan gives a fascinating new insight into Saturn's giant moon. Continue reading →
May 21, 2013 12:21 PM ET // Mark Thompson
Ever wanted to take dazzling photos of the night sky? Here are some essential tips before you start slapping your DSLR to the back of your telescope!
May 17, 2013 12:56 PM ET // Mark Thompson
Later this month, three planets will gather very close in the twilight sky -- make sure you don't miss this stunning conjunction!
May 15, 2013 01:32 PM ET // Ian O'Neill
The sun has erupted with another X-class solar flare, adding a fourth huge solar explosion to the 48-hour tally. Continue reading →
May 14, 2013 12:17 PM ET // Markus Hammonds
A rare isotope of iron found in fossilised bacteria under the Pacific ocean gives clues to a near-Earth supernova which exploded 2.2 million years ago. Continue reading →
May 14, 2013 02:54 AM ET // Ian O'Neill
The sun didn't unleash one record-setting solar flare of 2013, it unleashed a hat-trick of awesome eruptions... all within 24 hours! Continue reading →
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