Findings serve as 'picture of the baby solar system' It's not uncommon for astronomers to see protoplanetary discs containing infant Jupiter-like planets around baby stars like HOPS-315.

The solar system could be packed with 1 million alien visitors, space rocks shaken away from our cosmic neighbor Alpha Centauri, new research has revealed.

Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, was 2 to 2.5 times bigger in its earlier life, according to new research. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS / Tanya Oleksuik Jupiter, the ...

Astronomers have found that a weird space rock at the edge of the solar system is locked in a rhythmic dance with Neptune. The object, designated 2020 VN40, is part of a family of distant solar ...

Observations from NASA’s Juno spacecraft reveal that Jupiter’s strong magnetic field and the unique properties of its plasma ...

Astronomers have observed an object that originated from beyond our solar system, thought to be an interstellar comet, speeding through our celestial neighborhood.

On Wednesday (July 2), NASA released a statement confirming that A11pl3Z is indeed an interstellar object and will not remain in the solar system for long. The researchers also shared the object'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 ...

Meet the surprising, oddball worlds moving around our solar system. From meteorites that impact Earth, to a moon that orbits backwards, to an imposter lurking in the asteroid belt, a variety of ...

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