Mars-sized object probably created the Moon
A planetary projectile could explain the features of the modern Earth and Moon
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Jupiter helps to explain planets around multiple stars
A modified theory of planet formation accounts for extra-solar planets
Moon-count rises on Saturn
Twelve new moons bring Saturn's satellite tally to 30
Doctoring the spin on Venus
Chaos explains why Venus spins in the opposite direction to other planets in the solar system
Nitrogen tally tests the nebula
Nitrogen in Jupiter's atmosphere provide clues to the make-up of the pre-planetary nebula
Moon illuminates climate study
Dark side of the Moon can reveal changes in our atmosphere
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Jets on Jupiter: first view of an auroral flare
The solar wind and the giant planet's magnetic field combine to produce a huge plume
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The flood-plains of Ganymede
Icy lava could have created the flat regions on Jupiter's largest moon
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Night-time on Venus
Signals from the dark side of Venus shed light on our neighbour's atmosphere
Extrasolar planets
Andrew Collier Cameron explains how astronomers are searching for an Earth-like planet outside our solar system that could harbour life
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