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Recent astronomical observations have revealed a startling reality: aging stars are far more destructive to their orbiting planets than previously thought. This discovery, which challenges ...

We live in a very exciting time: answers to some of the oldest questions humanity has conceived are within our grasp. One of ...

"The combination of extreme disk size, strong asymmetries, winds, and potential planet formation makes it the perfect ...

For the first time, astronomers have managed to weigh a planet that is not bound to any star, a lonely world drifting through the Milky Way with no sun of its own. The measurement turns a ...

You’ve set your telescope up and are showing people some of the wonders in the sky. Of course, they’re going to ask you questions. Here are some you might be asked. How many do you know the answers to ...

Want to know when each planet will be at its best or when you can catch eye-catching planetary pairings in 2026? This guide breaks down the major planetary events of the year, from conjunctions to ...