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Even though 2017 sometimes felt like a slow descent into madness, some truly amazing things happened this year as well.
But not all of them were on Earth.
From a total solar eclipse to an interstellar asteroid, space news was filled with incredible stories in 2017.
Here are our top-5 favorites:
A total solar eclipse darkened skies across the U.S.
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Source: Mashable | From an eclipse to an interstellar visitor: Our 5 favorite space moments of 2017
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