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THE SOLAR SYSTEM'S BLACK HOLE

As the hunt for a mysterious world at our solar neighbourhood’s edge steps up, something more exotic might also fit the bill

Robert Lawrence

Selected as the first African-American astronaut, but tragically died before he could reach space

FISHING ON OTHER WORLDS

Could space fishing be the answer to a low-cost sample-and-return mission?

Celestron NexStar 127 SLT

A small telescope that packs a punch, this Maksutov-Cassegrain is an ideal companion for observations of the Solar System

ESCAPE TO TITAN

When the Sun scorches Earth, a tiny moon in orbit around the ringed giant Saturn is our next home

Betelgeuse's bizarre dimming caused by eruption

In the autumn of 2019, red giant Betelgeuse began dimming significantly, losing about two-thirds of its brightness by February.

'Partial Supernova' Blasts White Dwarf Star Across The Milky Way

A strange white dwarf star hurtling through the Milky Way may be the survivor of a ‘partial supernova’, a new study finds.

Is This The End Of Space And Time?

To better understand the universe we may need to kill off Einstein’s long-standing theory

Sky-Watcher Explorer130PS AZ PRONTO

Perfect for astronomers on the go, this excellent Newtonian has been built with the beginner in mind

Deep sky challenge - Sizzling summer's clusters and nebulae

Glittering star clusters, a dead star’s corpse and a beautiful double star can all be seen this month

SHOOTING FOR THE MOON - HOW NASA TRAINED ITS APOLLO ASTRONAUTS

From battling river rapids and weathering sandstorms to scaling walls and flying spacecraft propelled at eyewatering speeds, preparing to be the first on the lunar surface wasn’t for the faint-hearted

THE CRASH THAT MADE OUR MOON

Understanding how our lunar companion was formed might just explain how we came to be here

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE CONTACT ALIEN LIFE?

Preparing the world for the biggest discovery in the history of humanity

PARKER SOLAR PROBE: TWO YEARS ON - “THIS COMING DECADE WILL BE THE GOLDEN AGE OF SOLAR AND HELIOPHYSICS RESEARCH”

All About Space catches up with the project scientist for NASA’s incredible Parker Solar Probe mission, Dr Nour Raouafi – a spacecraft continuously breaking records and surpassing all expectations as it orbits the Sun

HOW BIG IS ANTARES?

Using the best radio telescopes in the world, this local red supergiant star has recently been mapped in extraordinary detail

INTERSTELLAR RAMJET

Travelling between stars takes a lot of energy, but we might be able to pick some up on our way through space

10 Stars Due To Go Supernova

Meet the stellar suspects most likely to explode, sending out planet-destroying shock waves

Exploring Space Using Virtual Reality

Collaborating with tech giants including Microsoft, NASA is now able to conquer the universe without needing to leave Earth – and you can come along for the ride

WHEN SPACE IS THROWN UPWARDS ANTIGRAVITY

It’s the force that throws objects up, and if found it could be the holy grail for space travel among the stars

Moon tour: The Perseid last quarter Moon

Our natural satellite will interfere with this month’s meteor shower, but it’s worth looking at in its own right

THE HUNT FOR WHITE HOLES

The search for these eruptions in space-time has begun. Will they leave the pages of science fiction and enter reality?

Newborn star's X-rays shine light on Solar System's early days

In a new study, astronomers report the first detection of X-rays from a Sun-like star in the earliest phase of its evolution. This discovery may help scientists explore the earliest days of our Solar System and rewrite cosmic history.

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Omegon MightyMak 90

Highly portable, simple to use and ideal for beginners on a budget, this small telescope is an excellent introduction into astronomy

EUROPE PLANS FOR AN ICY ENCOUNTER

The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing for its first-ever mission to Jupiter’s moons. All About Space speaks to the mission’s project scientist, Olivier Witasse, to find out why the Galilean satellites are so appealing

What Would You Sound Like On Other Worlds?

All About Space reveals how the human voice would differ if astronauts were able to talk on other worlds

The Man Behind Rocket Lab

All About Space speaks to the CEO and founder of Rocket Lab about the company’s successes in 2019, what the future holds in its collaboration with NASA and how SpaceX’s Starlink could impact astronomy

THE HIGGS BOSON COULD IT DESTROY THE UNIVERSE?

Could the God Particle cause space and time to collapse, as supposedly quoted by Stephen Hawking?

DESTINATION ALPHA CENTAURI

Some of the world’s top scientists are looking to reach for our nearest stars

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR THE SOLAR SYSTEM?

It may be a model of long-term stability, but our solar neighbourhood’s future holds some cataclysmic events and spectacular changes