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The Inner Planets of Our Solar System
Our Solar System is an immense and amazing place. Between its eight planets, 176 moons, 5 dwarf planets (possibly hundreds…
You Could Fit All the Planets Between the Earth and the Moon
I ran into this intriguing infographic over on Reddit that claimed that you could fit all the planets of the…
Astrophotos: Spectacular Venus-Jupiter Conjunction Graces the Dawn
The closest planetary conjunction of the year graced the skies this morning, and astrophotographers were out in force to marvel…
Comet Jacques Is Back! Joins Venus and Mercury at Dawn
Comet C/2014 E2 Jacques has returned! Before it disappeared in the solar glow this spring, the comet reached magnitude +6, the naked…
Beautiful Astrophotos: Crescent Moon and Venus Rising
Did you see the crescent Moon near a bright star on Tuesday morning this week? Many of our Flickr group…
Amazing Manual Trailing of Sirius and More Astrophotos from Pakistan
Ever notice how the brilliant star Sirius appears to change colors right before your eyes? Astrophotographer Roshaan Bukhari from Pakistan…
Observing Alert: See Mercury’s Best Evening Show of the Year
Don't let furtive Mercury slip through your fingers this spring. The next two and a half weeks will be the best…
The Inner and Outer Planets in Our Solar System
In our Solar System, astronomers often divide the planets into two groups -- the inner planets and the outer planets.…
How Many Moons Does Venus Have?
There are dozens upon dozens of moons in the Solar System, ranging from airless worlds like Earth's Moon to those with…
How Far Are The Planets From The Sun?
The eight planets in our solar system each occupy their own orbits around the Sun. They orbit the star in…