SUNSET: 
Ice Volcanoes Everywhere?
Pluto's largest moon, Charon, might be the latest solar system body with active geysers on its surface.
Big Checks for Astronomers
Two teams of astronomers have won $500,000 for revealing that the universe is growing bigger at an ever increasing rate.
A Ringside View of Uranus
Astronomers have assembled an armada of telescopes to observe Uranus in a way that hasn't been possible since the 1960s.
Mercury in the Morning
The innermost planet makes a fine appearance in the eastern sky during the last two weeks of July.
The New Largest Telescope in the World
With an aperture of 10.4 meters, Spain's new Gran Telescopio Canarias is about to assume the title.
Thanks to Akari, I'm Seeing (Infra)Red
Japanese and European astronomers have proudly unveiled the first all-sky map of the deep infrared sky in more than 20 years.
Martian Dustup Has an Impact
As a storm rages in Mars's atmosphere, two rovers on the surface and three orbiters above wait for the dust to settle.
Spotty Weather
There's a cool sunspot group visible right now. If the weather is clear, go grab a safe solar viewer and check it out for yourself.
Comet LINEAR Graces the Northern Sky
An unexpectedly bright comet is crossing a well-known part of the sky.
Web Winners
The Astronomical League has announced its webmaster of the year.
Dawn's Liftoff Delayed to September
When delays narrowed the spacecraft's July launch window to just a few days, NASA managers decide to wait two months.
Mars Pole Bound — Again
NASA is set to launch its latest Mars mission, the Phoenix lander, as early as August 3rd.
Let's Hope Dawn Doesn't Break!
When NASA's Dawn spacecraft leaves Earth behind on Sunday, it'll begin an 8-year asteroid-hopping adventure.
Return of the Sponge Moon
Back in 2005 we reported why Hyperion had a sponge-like appearance. Turns out that our old story is dead wrong!
What a Difference a Decade Makes
It's been a decade since Mars Pathfinder touched the surface of Mars and heralded a new era of Martian exploration.
Stellar Weather Forecast: Chance of Mercury Clouds
Look closely enough and stars can get more puzzling than anyone expects. According to a new paper out last week, some stars display heavy-metal "weather" patterns where astronomers expected they should have none.
Diving into the Blogosphere
Starting today we're going to be doing things a little differently here at SkyandTelescope.com. Check out the changes!
Opportunity Readies for Crater Dive
The Mars rover Opportunity will soon make a risky but scientifically rewarding descent into Victoria crater.
Own a Piece of Astro History
Two precious artifacts — a prototype Nagler eyepiece and Steve O'Meara's Tele Vue Genesis telescope — will be sold to the highest bidders in late July 2007.
Beyond the Printed Page
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