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The surface of Neptune’s moon Triton is partially made up of methane. If an asteroid were to collide with it, would that touch off an explosion?

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Study aims to maximize scientific return from Moon rovers

Could there be large amounts of water in deep aquifers on Mars?

Ask Astro web extra: What is the nearest star to the Sun? How far away is it?

Who was the first person in history to accurately predict a solar eclipse?

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Mars Express finds craters, lava flows, and tectonic features

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Jupiter collision captured by Gemini Telescope

Chandra X-ray Observatory celebrates its 10th anniversary

Thirty Meter Telescope selects Mauna Kea

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New pictures indicate object hit Jupiter

Low Frequency Array telescope shows first fringes

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Solar cycle linked to global climate, drives events similar to El Nino and La Nina