A Fiery Hell: The Deadly Wonders of HD 189733b
In the vast expanse of the universe, there are awe-inspiring wonders that captivate our imaginations. From comets racing across the night sky to distant galaxies with mesmerizing spirals, we are…
Scientists Propose New Definition for Planets, Challenging Traditional Views
Scientists have recently put forth a new definition for what constitutes a planet, challenging the long-standing views held by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). This new perspective aims to address…
A Promising Exoplanet: LHS 1140 b Sheds Light on Potential Water and Atmosphere
Scientists have made significant progress in the search for habitable exoplanets with the help of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). LHS 1140 b, located just 49 light-years away in…
Mercury Retrograde: Unraveling the Mysteries of Planetary Movement
Have you ever wondered what it means for Mercury to be in "retrograde"? This astrological phenomenon has captured the attention of many, with some attributing their disorganization and woes to…
NASA Captures Detailed Images of Passing Asteroids, Advances Planetary Defense Efforts
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California recently captured detailed images of two asteroids as they passed by Earth, contributing to the advancement of planetary defense efforts. One of…
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.…
Exploring the Elusive World of Mercury
As the nights grow longer in early July, we find ourselves looking up at a seemingly empty sky, devoid of the familiar planets that we are used to seeing. Mars,…
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…