Saturn and the Moon: A Celestial Encounter
As July rolls in, amateur astronomers eagerly anticipate the return of Saturn, the magnificent ringed planet. The sixth planet from the sun and the second largest in the solar system,…
Mercury’s Mysterious Diamonds: Unveiling the Origins of the Planet’s Composition
Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, continues to captivate scientists with its intriguing mysteries. A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications has shed light on the…
Discovering the Vast Universe: Martin Vargic’s Exoplanet Odyssey
Martin Vargic, a brilliant artist and space enthusiast from Slovakia, invites us on an awe-inspiring journey through the cosmos with his latest creations. In a series of stunning infographic posters,…
The Dance of Planets: An Extraterrestrial Symphony
The celestial stage is set for a captivating performance as three bright planets grace the morning sky. Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn, each with their unique charm, adorn the pre-dawn spectacle,…
The Complexity of Earth’s Orbit: Exploring Aphelion and Perihelion
Earth's path around the sun is not a perfect circle, but rather an ellipse. This means that our planet's distance from the sun varies at different points in its orbit.…
Discovering Stable Resonant Chains: Revisiting the Formation of the Solar System
In the realm of low-viscosity protoplanetary discs (PPDs), our understanding of the formation of the Solar System is being challenged. Recent studies have shown that the Jupiter-Saturn pair, while migrating…
The Solar System: A Shaping Tale of Donuts and Disks
The formation of the Solar System is a captivating story that unveils a stunning twist - our cosmic neighborhood wasn't always the pancake-shaped disk we know today. Scientists have ventured…
Astronomers Uncover Two Distinct Populations of Sub-Neptunes
New research conducted by an international team of scientists from NCCR PlanetS, UNIGE, and UNIBE has revealed the existence of two distinct populations of sub-Neptunes, settling a long-standing debate in…
The Celestial Showcase: A Glimpse into the Morning Sky
As the sun stretches its rays across the morning horizon, a dazzling display of celestial wonders awaits early risers on June 29th. Forget the exaggerated claims of a "parade of…
Meet Phoenix: The Puzzling Hot Neptune
A recently discovered exoplanet nicknamed Phoenix has captured the attention of astronomers worldwide. Dubbed a "hot Neptune," this planet has defied scientific predictions by retaining its puffy atmosphere despite orbiting…