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Comet Pons-Brooks Drops In On Jupiter And The Total Eclipse
There are many popular misconceptions in astronomy. For example, that Polaris, the Pole Star, is the brightest star in the sky (it's actually only the 48th-brightest), that the Plough is a constellation (it's an asterism – a small, eye-catching patte
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Clear Moisture From Your Sensor
Modern astrophotography cameras are technical marvels that produce exquisitely detailed and colourful images. However, they remain at the mercy of Mother Nature. Cameras designed for deep-sky imaging need to capture long exposures, and to help combat
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Peculiar Dwarf Duo Offers Expansion Clue
Regular readers of this column will be in no doubt that I love a weird object. Unusual versions of common astronomical objects are even better, presenting both a puzzle and a chance to learn more about astrophysics. In the strange binary star discuss

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