Simulations reveal that Jupiter’s rapid growth disrupted the early solar system, creating rings where new planetesimals ...

If you've ever wondered why we are here, then you can thank Jupiter for part of the answer. A new study from Rice University ...

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Comet C/2025 V1 (Borisov), discovered by an amateur astronomer, is captivating scientists. Its unusual orbit initially ...

New images of the strange interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS may provide the strongest proof yet that it is not a comet.

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Modern astronomy is giving us unprecedented views of the asteroids, comets, and other small bodies that litter our cosmic ...

When planetary rings are mentioned, the image of Saturn immediately comes to mind. However, this celestial feature is not ...

An interstellar comet that entered our solar system for a brief visit this year just made its closest pass of the sun, and ...