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	Barbara Melville BellaOnline's Astronomy Editor

An Atmosphere on Mars? Maybe.
New research suggests the planet´s atmosphere may not be missing--just hidden.

Ancient Star Offers Glimpse Into Past
A recently dated star is nearly as old as the universe.

Asteroid 2009 DD45 Flyby
On the 2nd of March 2009, an asteroid called 2009 DD45 flew close to Earth, just two days after its discovery.

Black Hole Discovered in Unlikely Place
A recent black hole discovery deepens the mystery of how these enigmatic objects work.

Comet Discovered with Digital Camera
A recently discovered comet shows why astronomy is one of the few sciences where amateurs make some of the most notable contributions.

Leonid Meteor Shower
This year, the Leonid meteor shower peaks Nov. 18.

Mars in Retrograde
This week, Mars will act a little strangely.

Mercury's Hidden Side
NASA´s latest mission reveals a new look at the planet Mercury.

New Star Cluster in Milky Way
A newly discovered star cluster proves we have much to learn about our galaxy.

Nibiru: the 2012 Doomsday Myth
A quick look at some of the issues surrounding the Planet X myth, and some useful resources for those who want to know more.

Observing the Orionids
The Orionid meteor shower peaks Sunday morning--and may offer up one of its most brilliant shows in decades

Southern Delta Aquarids Shower Tonight
Tonight´s meteor shower is also something of an astronomical mystery.

Strange Planet
This planet doesn´t fit the usual description of a planet.

This galaxy will self-destruct...
Astronomers are watching a galaxy being ripped to shreds.

Will the Apophis Asteroid Hit Earth?
Asteroid 999402 Apophis is not a matter for public concern, but it and other Near Earth Objects (NEOs) are still worthy of study.