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Digging deep into Mars

Although dozens of spacecraft have explored Mars’ surface, InSight is the first to target the planet’s interior.

Explore Ceres’ icy secrets

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Take a trip to the dwarf planet where minerals and water blanket the surface, flung there by volcanoes that spew ice.

Hidden treats in the Golden Triangle

Three double stars trace the border of this celestial wonder, which harbors a treasure-trove of beautiful targets.

Observe the deep southern sky

A trip to Costa Rica can deliver the lifelong dreams of a night sky you have to see to believe.

Observe the ice giants

Cross Uranus and Neptune off your bucket list this month — and then go for their moons.

Our ninth annual Star Products

For the ninth time, Astronomy’s editors have searched the marketplace for equipment designed to help all of us enjoy our hobby a little more.

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