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Dec 09, 2021
This newly spotted massive alien planet is confusing astronomers
Everything’s bigger in b Centauri—including one of the most enormous planets ever found.
Oct 23, 2021
A newly discovered planet orbiting a dead star offers a glimpse of Earth’s future
A solar system that looks like ours … after Earth gets destroyed.
May 24, 2021
Why aren’t there more super Earth-sized exoplanets? Astronomers think they’ve figured it out.
Mid-sized exoplanets seem to only appear after shedding their atmospheres over billions of years.
May 14, 2020
Planet Nine might not be a planet at all
We could know for sure in as little as five years.
Apr 19, 2017
Cosmic ‘hamburger’ gives scientists a rare view of a newborn solar system
It could help us learn more about how stars and planets form
Jan 26, 2016
The Biggest Solar System Ever Found Is Very, Very Big
Planet 2MASS J2126-8140 orbits a trillion kilometers out from its sun
Dec 01, 2015
Watch Hundreds Of Exoplanets Twirl Around Their Stars In This Mesmerizing Animation
You are getting verrry sleeepy
Jun 17, 2015
Weighing This Tiny Planet Could Help The Search For Alien Life
This Mars-sized exoplanet is a big deal
Jan 27, 2015
Researchers Discover An Ancient Replica Of Our Solar System
The finding is good news for the search for intelligent alien life
Nov 08, 2014
Hubble Snaps Detailed Photos Of Dust And Debris Surrounding Stars
And you thought your home was dusty