‘Seven planets’ in new solar system
August 24th, 2010 •
Astronomers have discovered a new solar system that resembles our own, with up to seven planets orbiting a star like the Sun.
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Yet another impact seen on Jupiter
August 22nd, 2010 •
Another asteroid impact has been spotted on Jupiter with two Japanese amateur astronomers independently recording a bright flash on the edge of its main dark belt.
Jupiter’s red spots in double act
August 19th, 2010 •
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is closing in for a fresh encounter with a smaller rival dubbed Red Jr. Both can be seen in small amateur telescopes.
NASA probe snaps fragile Earth
August 18th, 2010 •
You are here! NASA’s Messenger spaceprobe has looked back to capture a unique image of the Earth and Moon hanging against a starry backdrop.
Ideal conditions for Perseid fireworks
August 9th, 2010 •
The Perseid meteor shower is reaching its peak, putting on a spectacular natural firework show of shooting stars. Here’s how to observe this astronomical show.
Mountain UFOs mystery ‘is solved’
August 5th, 2010 •
The latest X-files released by the UK’s Ministry of Defence appear to solve Britain’s “Roswell” – the Berwyn Mountain Incident when some say an alien spaceship crashed in Wales.
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- Double blast on Sun aimed at Earth
- Asteroid threat – but not until 2182
- Water surprise – Moon is not so dry
- Star kicked out by giant black hole
