A new study presents a compelling new model for the formation of super-Earths and mini-Neptunes -- planets that are 1 to 4 times the size of Earth and among the most common in our galaxy. Using ...

Scientists using JWST have uncovered striking cloud formations and extreme heat contrasts on LTT 9779 b, a rare ultra-hot ...

A newly identified Kuiper Belt trio, possibly only the second of its kind, could provide strong evidence that these distant ...

Scientists have discovered a potential three-body system in the Kuiper Belt, the Altjira system, challenging planet-formation ...

The Kuiper Belt is a vast region beyond Neptune filled with icy remnants from the early solar system. Over 3,000 KBOs have ...

It's a new type of three-body problem for astronomers, who used the Hubble Space Telescope to determine that twin asteroids ...

W. M. Keck Observatory’s laser guide star adaptive optics (LGS AO) system uses a laser to create an artificial star to measure for atmospheric distortions. This results in sharp, high-resolution ...

Let’s get this out of the way—any scientist studying Uranus will tell you that they’re tired of the planet being the butt of ...

After 17 years of observation, researchers are certain that what they thought was a group of two celestial bodies is actually ...

A rare grouping of 10 celestial bodies is captured in a stunning new photo taken during last weekend’s great planetary parade ...

NASA scientists have discovered Altjira system, a group of 3 space rocks in Kuiper Belt, providing evidence for the theory of ...