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An artist’s impression shows how the Universe’s first, massive, blue stars are embedded in gaseous filaments. Credit: N.R.Fuller/National Science Foundation

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How to see the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, 21 December 2020. Credit: Pete Lawrence

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The constellation of Orion. Credit: Chasing Light - Photography by James Stone james-stone.com

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An artist's impression of the Pioneer Venus Orbiter releasing probes into Venus's atmosphere. Credit: NASA/NSSDCA

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Cone-shaped shadows emanating from the bright centre of galaxy IC 5063 could be cast by the dusty ring surrounding the supermassive black hole at its centre. Credit: NASA, ESA, STScI and W.P. Maksym (CfA)

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Listen to the latest episode of the Radio Astronomy podcast, in which we discuss the past, present and future of the New Horizons mission. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

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The world-famous Arecibo Observatory 305m radio telescope is to be decommissioned following safety concerns. Credit: University of Central Florida

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The Leonid meteor shower as seen from Lampang Thailand. Credit: NirutiStock / Getty Images

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A stream of charged particles emanating from red giant star R Aquilae. Credit: ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO), Decin et al.

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How to create a stunning skyscape photo. Credit: Brandon Yoshizawa.

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How to observe Saturn's moons. Credit: Pete Lawrence

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