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When Branes Collide

Do extra dimensions explain some of the mysteries of the universe? Or do they create more mysteries?

Beyond the Pale

Stars hide a wealth of information about the universe encoded in their colors

Pluto or Bust

Finally, a mission seems sure to head off for the last great unexplored world in our solar system.

Russian-Made Telescopes

New imports from LOMO America, the company responsible for Russia’s largest optical projects, offer Maksutovs for North American observers.

Celestial Portraits: Canes Venatici

A constellation highlighed by the Whirlpool Galaxy also holds many other bright star systems along with a pretty impressive globular custer.

Ask Astro

The editors of ASTRONOMY answer your questions about the sky and the universe.

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