New findings offer clues about the ancient origins of asteroids and their potential role in the formation of terrestrial ...

Mercury takes only 88 Earth days to orbit the sun.

All of our solar system’s planets are lining up to parade through the night sky at once. This extraordinary celestial event will see the sky scattered with seven visible planets in what is known ...

Solar System ... planets were born out of this cloud. The force of gravity has created them. For millions of years, these balls of dust and gas have been moving around the Sun. The Sun by virtue ...

A planet parade is when several of our solar ... At 25 times magnification, you'll be able to see the crown jewel of our solar system in all its glory. Standard space viewing rules also apply ...

The James Webb Space Telescope has given astronomers groundbreaking insight into a new type of planet described as unlike ...

Ever since its discovery in 2016 ... improving our understanding of planet formation and potentially shedding light on the origins of our own Solar System," says David Cont from the Ludwig ...

WASP-121b is like nothing in the solar system, raining liquid metal and being puffy like a marshmallow. The origins of these ...

one which can offer superb views of the other bodies in the solar system. But which one to choose? We've got you covered with our guide to the best telescopes for seeing planets. Now's a great ...

A new type of exoplanet has been discovered: Enaiposha, also known as GJ 1214 b. Long heralded as a mini-Neptune, new observations have indicated that it is a member of a category never seen before ...

Ever since its discovery in 2016 ... improving our understanding of planet formation and potentially shedding light on the origins of our own solar system," says David Cont from the Ludwig ...