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See the northern lights or aurora borealis: Follow this easy guide
Winter is the best time to see the amazing phenomenon of the polar lights, when solar particles stream into Earth's atmosphere
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Seasonal gift ideas for lovers of terrific science reads and top films
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Exploring the wonders of the solar system
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Seize your chance to spot Mercury, the solar system’s smallest planet
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See Venus and Jupiter next to each other in the sky this week
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We’ve found the missing neutron star at the centre of a supernova
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SpaceX’s Starlink satellites are interfering with astronomy again
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The Leonid meteor shower peaks this week: Here’s how to see it
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How to watch Mercury’s transit of the sun with just binoculars
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How to spot Taurus, star clusters and a meteor shower in the night sky
The constellation Taurus is packed with interesting stars. Here's how to find It, and learn about the zodiac and your star sign in the process
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A perfect MeerKAT moment as the sun breaks through above the telescope
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The solar system has too many moons – it’s time for a cull
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Spot six planets in the sky this week: Mercury, Mars, Uranus and more
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Moving to Mars – this show will help you become a real Martian
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