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Could Comet ISON Still Become the 'Comet of the Century?
Hubble Photo of Comet ISON, Stars and Galaxies
September 30th, 2013
The future of a possible "comet of the century" is still uncertain. With just two months to go before Comet ISON skims less than three-quarters of a million miles above the sun's surface, the comet could brighten or fade away.
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Meteor Sparks Incredible Fireball Over US Midwest (Video)
A meteoroid traveling at about 114,000 mph, slammed into Earth's atmosphere almost directly over Columbus, Ohio. It was visible from 14 U.S. States. Image captured Sept. 27, 2013.
September 30th, 2013
A brilliant fireball lit up the skies over the Midwest United States, treating bystanders on the ground to an amazing light show last Friday (Sept. 27).
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Milky Way Galaxy Meets Photographer In Dazzling Space Photo
Astrophotographer Under Milky Way Over Bold Coast Maine
September 27th, 2013
Astrophotographer Mike Taylor sent SPACE.com this stunning image showing the bright band of the Milky Way galaxy over Maine's rugged Bold Coast. The photo captures the Milky Way's brilliance colleague Garrett Evans sets up his gear.
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Jaw-Dropping Milky Way Galaxy View Wins Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Earth And Space: Guiding Light to the Stars
September 30th, 2013
An Australian space photographer has won top spot in a global space photography competition, with a spectacular "star-riddled" photo of the Milky Way galaxy, a jaw-dropping image beat out more than 1,200 other entrants in the Royal Observatory's Astronomy
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Amateur Astronomer Captures Amazing Photo of Iconic 'Pillars Of Creation'
Pillars Of Creation and Eagle Nebula by Terry Hancock
September 30th, 2013
Astrophotgrapher Terry Hancock sent SPACE.com his new view of the iconic "Pillars of Creation" structure, which is located in the Eagle Nebula. It is the same region immortalized by dazzling images from the Hubble Space Telescope.
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How to See Planet Uranus In the Night Sky
Uranus in 2005
September 28th, 2013
Here is a trivia question: Not including Earth, how many planets are visible without using any optical aid, be it binoculars or a telescope? Most people will usually answer five: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. But there's a sixth, Uranus.
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