The European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT) imaged both of the planets directly, and PDS 70b has the ...

The four planet-strong "planet parade" currently visible to the naked eye in the night sky for a short time after sunset will ...

The solar system is portrayed as a dynamic, gossip-fueled family, with each planet offering snide comments about one another, ...

Six planets are part of the alignment, which will last until Feb. 18. Mercury will join the alignment later in the month.

Take advantage of a special 6-7 planet alignment from Earth's perspective. Planets 'line up' in the skies over California in ...

To better understand why the planets have variable compositions ... to the formation of the gas and ice giants in the outer solar system. This first-order model of planetary growth in the solar ...

Canadian astronomers have taken an extraordinary step in understanding how planets are born, using the James Webb Space ...

Four planets will be widely visible to the naked eye through part of February, but calling them a 'planetary alignment' may ...

Jan. 15, 2025 — New observational data and simulation models have confirmed a new type of planet unlike anything found in the Solar System. This provides another piece of the puzzle to ...

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

Dr. Jane Huang's research on planet formation in harsh environments, particularly within the Sigma Orionis cluster, offers ...

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 ...