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The Universe Takes Shape

Armed with recent observational data, astronomers are drawing a new architectural rendering of the cosmos.

Heading Back to the Forgotten Planet

A pair of new spacecraft promise to answer long-simmering questions about enigmatic Mercury.

An Astronomer Reads Archaeology’s Message

With a scientist’s critical eye, Anthony Aveni debunks longheld and unchallenged beliefs about the astronomy of the ancients.

Refractor Road Test

ASTRONOMY takes four beginner’s scopes out for a spin.

Capturing Jewels of the Milky Way

Follow the galactic equator to explore star clouds, the opulent gems of the galaxy.

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