The new definition would define planets based on mass, rather than more ambiguous shape and size characteristics ...

HD 189733 b has been extensively studied by astronomers since it was first discovered in 2005. A new study now says the huge ...

Martin Vargic is a space enthusiast, author, and graphic artist from Slovakia. He created two new infographic posters that ...

A new definition for the astronomical term 'planet' would apply to all alien worlds we've discovered so far, but would still ...

Astronomers have spotted a bizarre exoplanet with the most oblong, hairpin-style orbit ever discovered, and it may be on the ...

"This was an extraordinary opportunity to investigate the physical properties and obtain detailed images of a near-Earth ...

Scientists at NASA collected radar images as two asteroids made recent close passes of Earth, and the data revealed that one ...

A “Planet Killer” asteroid big enough to kill a million people, has passed close to Earth, leaving scientist stunned by one ...

The Deep Space Network’s Goldstone planetary radar had a busy few days observing asteroids 2024 MK and 2011 UL21 as they ...

New NASA images of a mountain-size, "planet killer" asteroid that made its closest approach to Earth last month have revealed ...

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“Its size and relative closeness to our solar system make it a popular target for astronomers. Past research has shown that the day side of the planet would appear a bright shade of blue to the ...