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The Sun is Back!

After a couple of relatively dormant years, the Sun is showing signs of major activity again. > read more

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Oort Cloud
Future Shock From Gliese 710
Is our solar system's Oort Cloud in danger of being stirred up by a passing star? A fresh analysis of Hipparcos observations argue that the answer is most likely "yes" — but not for another 1.4 million years. > read more
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IVAN SEMENIUK'S UNIVERSE
Sky & Telescope contributing editor Ivan Semeniuk reports on the latest findings in astronomical science. > read more
 
LET'S GO STARGAZING!
Astronomy doesn’t have to be hard! Inside here are articles for stargazers of all ages — in clear, easy-to-understand language. > read more
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