Not all of the solar system’s building blocks formed simultaneously. Some of the first solid bodies, or planetesimals, formed ...

Astronomers are abuzz with the discovery of a rogue planet, 2MASS J05325346+0919037, which is set to pass within 0.05 ...

The search for life beyond Earth is a holy grail quest for many experts, but finding where to look is a core issue. This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication ...

Both aspects are much higher than Solar System comets at a comparable distance away from the Sun ... IFLScience spoke to ...

For the first time since 2008, two new planets are being added to one of northern Maine's most famous — and scientifically accurate — roadside attractions. Dwarf planets Haumea and Makemake are the ...

PARIS (AFP) ― The solar system has at least two more planets waiting to be discovered beyond the orbit of Pluto, Spanish and British astronomers said. The official list of planets in our star system ...

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, Maine (WAGM) - Aroostook County’s iconic Maine Solar System Model is about to get even bigger. Two new dwarf planet models are being added to the roadside attraction that has ...