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Mercury, the planet closest to the Sun.

Science, Solar System

Mercury: Size, distance from the Sun, orbit

Science, Solar System

Earth facts: Size, distance from the Sun, orbit

Science, Solar System

Mars: Size, distance from the Sun, orbit

Jupiter image taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. Credit: NASA.

NASA releases stunning image of Jupiter taken by JWST

Winner of the 50th anniversary essay contest announced

JWST image of the Pillars of Creation

If protostars aren’t yet generating light through fusion, how can JWST see them?

The Best Space Gifts for Astronomy Lovers and Stargazers | Holiday Gift Guide 2023

A ring of sunlight remains visible at the midpoint of an annular solar eclipse.

How to see today’s eclipse — and what you shouldn’t do

A frame from the Illustris Simulation

What is the cosmic web made of?

Astrophotography

Starmus announces astrophotography school

Lecture: Can we recognize intelligent life in the universe?

Artist concept of Cassini crashing into Saturn

Alien Life, Solar System

Why was Cassini crashed into Saturn to prevent contamination if Huygens intentionally landed on Titan?