Planets
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Planet Survivor
Scientists have discovered a planet outside our solar system that survived the rapid growth of its parent star.
- Planets
Two Suns in the Sky
Some planets may orbit double stars, which means that the planets might have double sunrises and double sunsets.
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An Earthlike Planet
Astronomers have discovered an Earthlike planet that could have liquid water, and perhaps life, on its surface.
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Martian Caves
New images taken by a spacecraft orbiting Mars show what appear to be entrances to caves.
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Defining planethood
Did Pluto deserve to be demoted from the rank of planet in the solar system?
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Strange Neptune
From giant storms and icy geysers to tilted orbits and weird spins, Neptune and its moons have many surprising features.
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A star’s belt of dust and rocks
Astronomers have obtained hints of a dusty asteroid belt around a nearby star.
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Back to the moon
NASA unveiled its plans for establishing a base on the moon by the year 2024.
- Space
Dwarf planet discord
A dwarf planet at the fringes of the solar system finally gets an official name.
