The methane gas may constitute a rarefied atmosphere, or it may come from erupting plumes on Makemake’s surface.
Scientists may have discovered a dwarf planet far beyond Neptune — an unearthing that may disprove a longstanding theory about the possibility of a giant ninth planet. The dwarf planet's existence ...
A possible cousin of Pluto seems to be circling the far reaches of the solar system. The dwarf planet candidate 2017 OF201 travels in a superwide orbit, with the sun relatively near one end of its ...
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3 billion-year-old white dwarf still consuming its planetary system challenges previous assumptions
In approximately 5 billion years, the sun will deplete its hydrogen fuel and collapse under its own gravity, becoming a white ...
A team of astronomers believe they may have discovered a new dwarf planet—just like Pluto—on the edge of our solar system. The object—which orbits out beyond Neptune—has been named "2017 OF201" by the ...
Planets do not emit visible light like stars; they shine in the sky because they reflect sunlight. Exoplanets too reflect ...
A team of astronomers believe they may have discovered a new dwarf planet—just like Pluto—on the edge of our solar system. The object—which orbits out beyond Neptune—has been named "2017 OF201" by the ...
A new study suggests yet another theory for a possible extra planet in our solar system, likely of a size between Mercury and Earth. The authors dubbed it Planet Y.
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Strange object between Saturn and Uranus is 'evolving' its own ring system, study suggests
In a universe where change usually unfolds over eons, astronomers have gotten a rare front-row seat to watch a small, icy ...
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