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• Swarm of asteroids that threaten Earth

  NASA has used fresh data from a space probe to plot the distribution of all asteroids that threaten to hit the Earth.

• New German scope will study the Sun

  A major new telescope to observe the Sun has been completed on the volcanic plateau around Mount Teide on Tenerife.

• E-Merlin array starts to work its magic

  A £25 million upgrade to a network of radio telescopes has turned them into a supercharged listening station tuned into the heavens.

• Earth-like planets eaten by parent stars

  Astronomers are investigating the abduction of a number of planets by their parent stars. It seems they were eaten.

• Black hole caught ripping star to shreds

  Astronomers have caught a galactic version of Jack the Ripper tearing its victim to shreds in a horrific case of heavenly homicide.

Buying a telescope

• Looking for a perfect gift for someone? Celestron's SkyMaster 15x70 binoculars will be loved by beginners and advanced amateurs alike.

• Discover space for yourself and do fun science with a telescope. Here is some advice on how to choose a telescope.

• There is a bewildering variety of instruments on sale. Here's our simple guide to the different types of telescope.

• A telescope can make a great birthday present. Here are some pointers to buying a telescope as a gift.

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