The realm beyond our solar system has always fascinated humanity, with its vast expanse and unknown wonders. Scientists and space explorers have dedicated countless hours to understanding the local interstellar…
March 14, 2024 marks a momentous occasion in the sky, as Jupiter boldly surpasses his elder companion, Uranus. This event, known as a heliocentric conjunction, occurs when the two planets…
A team of astronomers led by Professor Paola Pinilla from University College London has recently completed an extensive survey of planet-forming discs, providing valuable new information on the complex process…
Studying the origins of the solar system has always been challenging, given that the information we have is mostly locked in ancient materials from 4.5 billion years ago. However, a…
A recent study from the University of Cambridge has revealed the existence of a planet, 70 light years away from our solar system, that may be covered entirely by water.…
Astronomers have recently gained a captivating glimpse into the potential cradles of new planets. Cutting-edge ground-based telescopes in Chile have provided stunning views of protoplanetary disks surrounding young stars in…
Planetary systems seem to have an abundance of rocky objects like asteroids and planets compared to gas-rich ones. However, scientists have long been puzzled by the fact that the initial…
Modern astronomical research, conducted by an international team of scientists including researchers from the University of Cologne, has shed new light on the formation of planetary systems. Utilizing the advanced…
The search for the mysterious Ninth Planet continues to baffle astronomers around the world. Ever since Michael Brown and Konstantin Batygin proposed its existence, scientists have been tirelessly scouring the…
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting water vapor in the disc surrounding a young star, precisely where planets are believed to be forming. This new finding has the…