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The king of planets – friend or foe? Jupiter’s gravity may direct asteroids to Earth
Consumed by the Milky Way Analysing the galaxies devoured by our own
Every month, watch The Sky at Night, browse astro photos and get great software. If your coverdisc is missing, ask your newsagent for a replacement
The 2012 ZenithStar refractor reviewed
Our 5-part series starts with the Solar System
See the crescent Venus this month
Improve your views with telescope filters
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