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Amateur astronomers viewing an eclipse of the sun June 19, 1936, from the Northern Heights in Hornsey, London. (Photo by E. Dean/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images) Fashion may change, and technology certainly changes, but one thing that seems to defy time is our fascination with the heavens. Humankind has reached for the stars to tell stories,navigate andaspire to greatness. Few celestial events are more awe-inspiring thana total solar eclipse. On Monday, America will stop for a collective gander at the Great...

Cassini spacecraft finished its long mission on Friday, burning up in Saturn’s atmosphere after sending back surprising information about Saturn and its moons. ...