Stunning new cosmic map reveals universe’s weirdest phenomena

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Astronomers are now regularly detecting planets thousands of light years from Earth – but have we missed one in our own Solar System?

You may have bought this December issue of BBC Sky at Night Magazine because you’ve been given – or you’ve treated yourself to – a new telescope for Christmas. And you may be wondering what to do with