Vote Now! Best Space Stories of the Week – Feb. 23, 2014

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Spot Huge Asteroid Pallas in the Night Sky This Week

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The third asteroid ever to be discovered, Pallas, reaches opposition with the sun on February 22.

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NEXT: Toy Fair 2014: Winners of Space.com's Space Age Toy Awards

Toy Fair 2014: Winners of Space.com's Space Age Toy Awards

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From a build-it-yourself UFO to a robot that can balance a can of soda, 2014's Toy Fair showcased a diverse range of playthings and gadgets for kids of all ages. Here are our picks for Space.com’s Space Age Awards in 2014.

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Space.com Staff
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