Hubble Space Telescope observations of white dwarf star G238-44 has shown that it is "consuming both rocky-metallic and icy ...
With water being so important to life on Earth, scientists often look for it on exoplanets. But some of those worlds might ...
Astronomers have recently unveiled the existence of giant planets that defy current models of planetary formation, ...
The ice giants remain some of the most interesting places to explore in the solar system. Uranus in particular has drawn a ...
The Orionid meteor shower is often seen near the Orion constellation, so look towards the southeast sky, as meteors can look ...
A low-density, puffy planet orbiting relatively far from a young star in a nearly perpendicular orbit. What's going on?
If you're a space geek like me, who loves staring up at the stars 🌟 and wondering what's out there, there's always a ...
Planets do not emit visible light like stars; they shine in the sky because they reflect sunlight. Exoplanets too reflect ...
Astronomers are investigating a strange class of exoplanets known as eccentric warm Jupiters — massive gas giants that orbit their stars in unexpected, elongated paths. Unlike their close-orbiting ...
Free stargazing events are set to make a stellar return this winter, with monthly observations taking place at Helen Garden ...
The comet-like object Chiron has been caught in the process of forming new rings, which could help us understand how these ...
The new moon will see dark skies for the peak of the Orionid meteor shower, while three days will pass in front of the red ...