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The model of a universe with the Earth at its centre successfully described astronomical observations in antiquity. See how it worked with an orrery, the only one built using the geocentric model.

The February 2017 issue of A&G is packed full of articles that delve into the formation of the solar system, a mission to another planetary system, Saturn's current sheet and more

A mission to Proxima Centauri sounds as if it should take place in the distant future, but Breakthrough Starshot plans to get there in 70 years or so. Find out how in A&G.

The UK has a strong planetary science research community – not least among those starting their research careers. UK Planetary Forum showcased early career research in its meeting at Manchester, with a varied an interesting programme of talks and posters.

GJI Student Author Award-winner Hilary Martens has received her certificate as author of one of the best student papers of 2016 in Geophysical Journal International.

The Red Planet needs you! Or that's what NASA's latest posters say, in the best advertising traditions.

Slight variations in the orbits of three NASA spacecraft orbiting Mars have allowed researchers to produce a gravity map of the Red Planet, indicating that it has a liquid outer core.

The RAS is sponsoring Ada Lovelace Day, 11 October, this year, with an especial interest in ALD Live!, an evening of music, comedy and science fun.

Europe's billion star mapper has released its first set of data, based on the first year of data.

The world – and Caroline Herschel – came to Burlington House on 17 September. Find out what they found...