The number of planets that orbit the sun depends on what you mean by “planet,” and that’s not so easy to define ...

The misnomer arose because of these nebulas' planet-like appearance ... like the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes. In addition to helping the researchers nail down the nebula's ellipsoidal ...

An object eight times the mass of Jupiter may have swooped around the sun, coming superclose to Mars' present-day orbit before shoving four of the solar system's planets onto a different course.

All of our solar system’s planets are lining up to parade through the night sky at once. This extraordinary celestial event will see the sky scattered with seven visible planets in what is known ...

Researchers from the University of Glasgow unveiled a 3D printer that can create material in microgravity, which could improve space flight and may also help create better resources to use back on ...

The Hong Kong Space Museum is now screening a new 3D dome show at its Space Theatre, immersing viewers into the Arctic wilderness through the year’s seasons, of ...

Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more! In addition to helping the researchers nail down the nebula's ellipsoidal structure, the 3D model also ...