Called Kepler-51, the Sun-like yellow dwarf star was found in 2012 to have three exoplanets in its orbit; each, it would turn ...
Astronomers posed over the past decade that dark comets, or objects that resemble asteroids but move like comets, may exist.
19, 2024 — Scientists have unveiled groundbreaking research on the origins of lunar water, offering insights that could reshape our understanding of the Earth-Moon system and the broader solar ...
Faint magnetic properties in primitive asteroid fragments suggest an early magnetic field strong enough to shepherd the ...
On Christmas Eve, the Parker Solar Probe was set to become the closest spacecraft to the sun, flying within a few million miles of the solar surface.
For spectators, total solar eclipses – such as the one that dazzled millions in April across North America – represent ...
It's possible for our solar system to capture a rogue planet and give it a home as it hurtles through the galaxy, according ...
Solar panels typically last 25-30 years. First, consider your average household energy needs. This tells you how big of a system you need. If you’re prone to regular power outages, a solar ...
New studies offer a clearer picture of how the outer solar system formed and evolved based on analyses of trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) and centaurs. The findings reveal the distribution of ices in ...