In Astronomy and Space Exploration
- The number of constellations in the sky as defined by the International Astronomical Union
- Messier object M88, a magnitude 11.0 spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices
- The New General Catalogue object NGC 88, a spiral galaxy in the constellation Phoenix, and a member of Robert's Quartet
- Space Shuttle Mission 88 (STS-88), launched and completed in December, 1998, began the construction of the International Space Station.
- The Saros number of the solar eclipse series which began on -246 October 6 and ended on 1233 March. The duration of Saros series 88 was 1478.4 years, and it contained 83 solar eclipses. Further, the Saros number of the lunar eclipse series which began on 38 July and ended on 1336 August. The duration of Saros series 88 was 1298.1 years, and it contained 73 lunar eclipses.
- Approximately the number of days it takes Mercury to complete its orbit.
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