Identifying the formation period of planetary systems, such as our solar system, could be the beginning of the journey to ...

The Gemini South telescope in Chile has been used by astronomers to detect a planet being devoured by its dying host star, a ...

Astronomers have spotted a cosmic mismatch that has left them perplexed - a really big planet orbiting a really small star.

Astronomers have been trying to detect atmospheres on planets orbiting TRAPPIST-1, but bursts of radiation from the star make ...

Signs of planet formation may appear earlier than expected around still-forming baby stars, according to new results of ...

New high-resolution images of protoplanetary disks in the Ophiuchus star-forming region, created with improved analysis. The resolution is shown by ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The young star's disk has a dark ring and arms emanating from its center, which indicate a ...

A large, rotating protoplanetary disk of dust and gas surrounds the young star, which is 431 light-years away from us.

Astronomer breaks down "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet 04:06. Astronomers announced Wednesday they have discovered a massive planet orbiting a tiny star, a bizarre pairing that ...

Star TOI-6894 is just like many in our galaxy, a small red dwarf, and only ~20% of the mass of our sun. Like many small stars, it is not expected to provide suitable conditions for the formation ...