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Explore the 10 Most Spectacular Star Clusters visible from Earth, from the dazzling Pleiades and Hyades to the massive Omega Centauri and Messier 13. This hub post links to in-depth articles with observing tips, best seasons, and astrophotography advice—perfect for amateur astronomers and photographers seeking the most stunning clusters to observe and capture.

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Explore ’10 Ways Gravity Affects Everything in Space’, a hub that breaks down how gravity shapes orbits, planet and star formation, tidal forces, black hole lensing, gravitational waves, and large-scale cosmic structure. Each numbered item links to a deeper article so readers can dive into orbital mechanics, galaxy dynamics, relativity, and the latest astrophysics research – ideal for curious readers and students.

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This post compiles a complete, authoritative list of astronauts from Nevada, detailing each individual’s background, NASA missions, and ties to the Silver State. Ideal for space-history fans and researchers, it provides concise bios, mission highlights, and links to further reading to explore Nevada’s contributions to human spaceflight.

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Explore a concise List of Observatories in Connecticut, with locations, coordinates, and public access details. Use this guide to find historic university domes and public stargazing sites for visits or research.

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In this hub post, explore 8 things that would happen if the Sun disappeared — from the immediate plunge into darkness and the loss of photosynthesis to orbital chaos, rapid cooling, and long-term ecological collapse. Each item links to a detailed follow-up post with science-backed timelines, visualizations, and practical survival scenarios.

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This list compiles nine Mini-Neptunes with their measured radii (R⊕), masses (M⊕), and orbital periods (days), offering a quick reference for students, researchers, and curious readers. Each entry highlights essential physical parameters and orbital context to help you compare these sub-Neptune exoplanets and understand where they sit in the planet-size spectrum.

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Explore the 10 fastest spinning objects in space, from millisecond pulsars that rotate hundreds of times per second to engineered satellites breaking rotational records. This ranked hub explains each object’s spin rate, origin, and importance, and links to deeper posts on pulsars, white dwarfs, artificial rotors, and extreme astrophysical physics.

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Plan your next night under the stars with this complete guide to 10 meteor showers you can see every year. Learn peak dates, where to look, moon-phase considerations, and practical viewing tips so you and your family can catch the best shows in the sky.

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Explore how astronomy fuels science fiction in eight vivid ways — from real discoveries that reshape story ideas to cosmic visuals that inform setting and technology. This hub links to a series of deep-dive posts on stellar phenomena, planetary science, astrobiology, spacecraft design, and other ways space science sparks plot, characters, and worldbuilding.

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This complete list of Planetariums in New York catalogs 18 venues across the city’s boroughs, with city/borough, address, and dome diameter for each entry. Use it to plan visits, compare facilities, and find the right planetarium for families, students, or astronomy enthusiasts.