The presence of an enormous Neptune-sized exoplanet 90 light-years from Earth has been confirmed after it was first spotted in 2019.The study, published in The Astronomical Journal, confirms the … [Read more...] about Massive Neptune-sized exoplanet is 90 light-years from Earth
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Water spotted in Jupiter’s atmosphere
The largest planet in the Solar System, Jupiter has a treasure trove of information for astronomers to research and observe. A new study states that the gas giant also contains water in its … [Read more...] about Water spotted in Jupiter’s atmosphere
Alien planet is on its way towards the ‘edge of destruction’
Experts have been intensely watching an exoplanet that is so close to its star, it may well be on the "edge of destruction."Known as NGTS-10b, this planet is a "hot Jupiter," a gas giant that orbits … [Read more...] about Alien planet is on its way towards the ‘edge of destruction’
Mars discovery: Salt water sometimes forms on the Red Planet’s surface, scientist says
Salt water may form on the surface of Mars for a few days every year, according to new research.The study by Norbert Schorghofer, a senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute, explains that … [Read more...] about Mars discovery: Salt water sometimes forms on the Red Planet’s surface, scientist says
‘Baby giant planet’ discovered just 330 light-years from Earth
It might not be the same as finding Baby Yoda or "Baby Shark," but scientists have discovered a "baby giant planet" just 330 light-years from Earth.Known as 2MASS 1155-7919 b, the exoplanet has a mass … [Read more...] about ‘Baby giant planet’ discovered just 330 light-years from Earth
Pluto’s mysterious ‘beating heart’ is controlling winds on the dwarf planet, study says
There is a debate in the scientific community over whether Pluto should be a planet again. But a new study affirms that the dwarf planet's "beating heart" is impacting its atmospheric circulation … [Read more...] about Pluto’s mysterious ‘beating heart’ is controlling winds on the dwarf planet, study says
Alien planet is so hot it’s tearing itself apart
Since the first exoplanet was discovered in 1992, nearly 4,000 other planets have been discovered outside the solar system. The newly discovered KELT-9b is unlike any other planet to come before it, … [Read more...] about Alien planet is so hot it’s tearing itself apart
‘Orange dwarfs’ could be best place in universe to look for aliens
NASA is committed to finding life in the universe and new evidence shows that they might be best suited looking at "Goldilocks stars" instead of stars known as red dwarfs.Orange dwarfs, also known as … [Read more...] about ‘Orange dwarfs’ could be best place in universe to look for aliens
Possible ‘Super-Earth’ planet discovered nearly 4 light years away from Earth
The nearest star to our sun, Proxima Centauri, may actually be host to two planets, including a "Super-Earth," according to a new study.The research, published in Science Advances, notes that there is … [Read more...] about Possible ‘Super-Earth’ planet discovered nearly 4 light years away from Earth
NASA’s alien planet hunter discovers its first Earth-sized planet in ‘habitable-zone’
Since its launch in April 2018, NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has found a great number of exoplanets, including a so-called "missing link."But now, the alien planet hunter has … [Read more...] about NASA’s alien planet hunter discovers its first Earth-sized planet in ‘habitable-zone’