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Solar System

Sun

Sun

The Sun is the nearest star to us.


Moon

Moon Eclipse

The Moon is the closest celestial object to the Earth and is observed by using all four observing methods: unaided eyes without optical aids, binoculars, telescopes and cameras.


Planets

Jupiter
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Comets

Comet C/1999 S4 (LINEAR)

Comets are icy bodies that orbit the Sun. They partially vaporize developing diffused tails of dust and gas when they get close to the Sun.


Meteors

Meteor

Meteors are brief streaks of light caused by a meteoroid entering the Earth's astmosphere.

  • Leonids 2001 Meteor and M42 photo
  • Leonids 2001 Meteor and M44 photo
  • Leonids 2001 Meteor photo