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Top 10 space stories of 2012

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Astronomers found tiny galaxies ferociously forming stars, the most advanced planetary rover safely touched down on Mars, and physicists discovered a particle they’ve been seeking for 40 years.

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The end of 2011 through fall of 2012 had a lot of important discoveries. Here are the ones that didn’t quite make the top ten.

Voyager’s "new" solar system

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Two planetary spacecraft embarked on a grand tour that revealed rings around Jupiter, volcanoes on Io, a planet-sized storm on Neptune, and much more.

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The “Grand Tour” of the solar system produced many fabulous images.

How gravity’s grand illusion reveals the universe

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This cosmic force that warps space provides a lens to study distant galaxies, exoplanets, dark matter, and more.

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Mimic the effects of massive galaxies and stars from the comfort of your own home.

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Whether you use a big or small scope, this oft-neglected constellation will dazzle you with its celestial targets.

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Will Comet ISON be a superstar?

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Few comets in history have received the adjective great. Comet ISON may become one of them.

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Higher resolution, heightened red sensitivity, and other features make this DSLR the new standard for astroimaging.

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