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

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Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON)

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December 2004
Hubble Space Telescope
Two experts sound off on the fight to save Hubble.
Published: December 27, 2004
Theta Aurigae
OK, you did the easy items — here are a few to test your observing skills.
By Ian Ridpath // Published: October 27, 2004
Explorers on Mars
In the 19th century, polar exploration was the equivalent of today's exploration of the Moon and planets.
By Robert Burnham // Published: October 27, 2004
LONEOS
Those who guard planet Earth by looking for asteroids and comets headed our way form a select few — too few, in fact, to let any of us sleep easily.
By Robert Burnham // Published: October 27, 2004
A historic look at some road maps to the stars
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: March 2, 2004
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