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View your most frequently asked questions on astronomy. Our editors do the research to provide accurate answers to submitted questions.

How many constellations are there in the sky? Who is in charge of naming new stars and constellations, anyway?
What color is the dwarf planet Pluto?
How far is the Sun from the earth?
Could you find me information about the old myth about the "Dog Days of Summer?"
What is the halo moon?
Does the big spot you always see in the pictures of Jupiter have a name?
What is the largest and smallest constellation?
How many people have walked on the Moon?
How did Pluto get its name?

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