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Deep Space

Why do we see some galaxies edge-on and others face-on?

We find out why galaxies are orientated this way

Solar System

If life was wiped out on Earth, could it evolve again?

We answer this intriguing question

Solar System

Is the Moon drifting away from Earth?

We find out if we’re likely to lose our Moon one day

Space Exploration

Why send people into space when a robotic spacecraft costs less?

We take a look at the answer to this intriguing question

Astronomy

When was Polaris first discovered as the North Star?

Has Polaris always been known as the North Star?

Astronomy

How much of the Moon’s surface can we see from Earth?

You would be forgiven in thinking that you can see the whole of the Moon

Solar System

SpaceX’s Starman and Elon Musk’s Tesla have made a lap around the Sun

The deep-space duo have come full circle

Astronomy

Why do some planets appear to move backwards through the sky?

You might not be aware, but planets can gradually change direction in the sky. We find out why

News

Post Office releases commemorative Apollo 11 Moon landing stamps

The Isle of Man Post Office has issued a set of eight stamps to commemorate the Apollo space program and the 50th Anniversary of the first manned flight to land on the lunar surface

Solar System

What does the future hold for Earth’s “third pole”?

NASA is keeping an eye on the highest mountain ranges in Asia, as climate change alters the local ecology – and not for the better

Solar System

Why are all the planets different colours if they formed at the same time?

We take a look at why the members of the Solar System vary in colour

Solar System

Which comet takes the longest to orbit the Sun?

What is the longest-period comet we know about?

Space Exploration

What would happen to a rocket that couldn’t reach escape velocity?

We reveal the answer to this intriguing question

Solar System

On which planet would I weigh the least?

Out of the eight planets, from Mercury to Neptune, on which of these would you weigh the least?

Deep Space

Hubble Space Telescope snaps stunning view of crowded cluster

These compact stellar gatherings orbit around galaxies and typically reside in their outer and less-crowded areas, gathering to form dense communities in the galactic suburbs

Solar System

QUIZ: Can you answer these questions about our planet?

Think you know everything about our blue marble? Prove it by taking our quickfire in celebration of Earth Day

News

Earth Day 2019: Humanity’s devastating impact on our planet

The day marks a celebration of the ‘Pale Blue Dot’ – and the spacecraft keeping a watchful eye on climate change and human impacts

Astronomy

Watch Live: First black hole image? Major discovery to be announced today

The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) is set to release its first results – tune in wherever you are in the world

Deep Space

Earth’s unique magnetic field helped its habitability

A planet’s magnetic field can help shield it from cosmic rays, stellar winds and other harmful radiation

Solar System

How close would the Moon need to get to Earth until it was pulled apart?

If the Moon was to make an approach to Earth, at what point would its material begin to be stripped?

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