In pictures: the world's most complex astronomical project is aiming to discover how the universe was formed
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Thu 8 Sep 2011, AT 11:49
Astronomers are thrilled about the brightest supernova in 40 years - and you can see it too
In pictures: Moon-gazers have enjoyed the longest total lunar eclipse for 11 years
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Thu 26 May 2011, AT 13:35
Huge star that exploded 13.14bn
years ago is spotted by Swift space
observatory
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Thu 17 Mar 2011, AT 14:50
Bemused scientists refute predictions that bigger moon will cause chaos
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Mon 27 Sep 2010, AT 11:34
Astrophysicist shrugs off rumours about job
The best images from this year's competition, on display at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich
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Wed 4 Aug 2010, AT 17:43
Video: Images from the Very Large Telescope in Chile show the stellar explosion
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