Year of the Comet
Comet C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS)

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Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON)

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June 2010
Milky Way illustration
Associate Editor Liz Kruesi
Published: April 26, 2010
Supernova 1987A
The closest known supernova in centuries, SN 1987A, focused the public's attention on these little-known satellite galaxies.
By Bill Andrews // Published: April 26, 2010
June 2010 WE Cygnus north
These images of the enigmatic region show activity in different wavelengths.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: April 26, 2010
CME November 4, 2003
Although solar activity currently may be in the doldrums, a coronal mass ejection could erupt at any time.
By Richard Talcott // Published: April 26, 2010
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