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Planets & beyond
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The Planets and Beyond
Are we alone? Do asteroids theaten us? How do you start astronomy? The answers are in the planets and beyond.

Your place in the universe

You are here interactive
Get to know the neighbourhood - and what's beyond - with our simple-to-use guide to our place in space: You are here.

Surface details

Topographic map of the surface of Venus
Three different methods of discovery have given us a surprisingly detailed view of the Venus terrain.

Ice in the skies

Comet Borrelly [Image:NASA, JPL]
You might not get as close to a comet as Deep Impact, but you can still get to know these snowballs in space.
 

Stars on a budget

The Ring Nebula. Image: NASA/Hubble Heritage Team
Astronomy can be a cheap hobby - you don't need expensive equipment. Our experts share their hints for stargazing on a budget.

Sky notes

Sky notes
Don't get lost in space - follow our sky notes.
 

Taking it further

Apollo XI lunar module

The universe is a huge place; there's much to explore. If we've captured your interest, start taking it further.

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