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Quick guide to the planets
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Mars and its moons at a glance
Missions to Mars
The search for life on Mars
Humankind’s fascination with Mars throughout history
Mercury – closest planet to the Sun
The Sun – powerhouse of the Solar System
Neptune – the outer planet of the Solar System
Uranus – first planet to be discovered in the Solar System
Saturn – the ringed wonder
The Moon
Apollo – a spaceship for the Moon
Apollo 7 – astronauts get the travel bug
Apollo 8 – a Christmas mission to the Moon
Apollo 9 – lunar module is tested in orbit
Apollo 10 – the Peanuts mission to the Moon
Apollo 11 – Man on the Moon
Apollo 12 – a lightning return to the Moon
Apollo 13 – Houston, we’ve had a problem
Apollo 14 – Golf on the Moon
Apollo 15 – The crew’s brought wheels
Apollo 16 – Rover driving in top gear
Apollo 17 – America’s farewell to the Moon
Observing the Moon: 50 fantastic features
Observing the Moon – north-east quadrant
Observing the Moon – north-west quadrant
Observing the Moon – south-east quadrant
Observing the Moon – south-west quadrant
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