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As only the third interstellar object ever discovered, 3I/ATLAS offers a rare chance to study remnants of solar systems ...

Planetariums around the world are invited to participate in this year’s edition of the IAU’s annual outreach event.

A group of young astronomers has captured something few people ever get to see: a planet in the middle of its own creation.

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The viral kiss-cam moment could be the best thing that’s ever happened to Astronomer. But its new CEO won’t say that.

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