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On June 14 and 16, technicians installed solar panels onto NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, one of the final steps ...
When most people think of our Solar System, they think of the 8 planets officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). But what if I told you there are at least 40 planets, and ...
Close stellar encounters could change the structure of our planetary system, potentially dooming Earth or other worlds to ...
The shortlist for Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 features 30 photographs selected from more than 5,800 global ...
I/ATLAS might be over 7 billion years old, a new study reports, which would make it the oldest comet known. But experts caution we need more data.
There was also Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), which became visible to the naked eye during late summer and early autumn ...
Recreating artificial solar eclipses in space could help astronomers decipher the inner workings of our sun much quicker than ...
Just the third-ever confirmed interstellar object has been detected in our solar system. Here's what we know. (Spoiler: It's ...
The Solar System, our cosmic home, is a fascinating and dynamic region of space filled with a diverse range of planets, moons, and other celestial objects. Deep dive into the incredible ...
Captured just days after its discovery, the images offer the clearest view yet of this rare visitor from beyond our solar system.
Solar flares, blasts of plasma gasses of solar energy might shape the short-term weather on distant planets according to a ...
The total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, will offer some fabulous travel options. Here are some adventures to consider.