The astronomers observed hot minerals just beginning to solidify – the first specks of planet-forming material, the ...

Evidence that rocky planets beyond Jupiter formed as rapidly, and at the same time, as the inner planets could transform our ...

International astronomers have for the first time witnessed the birth of a planetary system beyond Earth's sun that could one ...

The researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope to probe the chemical make-up of material around the star, and found the ...

In a cosmic first, scientists watched planet-forming materials begin to solidify around a newborn star, offering a peek into what our Solar System may have looked like at birth. It’s a stunning replay ...

Weighing in at 0.6 solar mass, HOPS-315 should someday grow to become a star much like our own sun; this makes it a promising ...

Rocky bodies called protoplanets were thought to have formed slightly earlier in the inner solar system than those beyond the ...

A newly discovered ice comet from deep space may be over 7 billion years old, making it the most ancient comet scientists have ever seen.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of rocky planets forming in the gas around a baby sun-like star, providing a precious peek into the dawn of our own solar ...

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the universe, as we explore the wonders of the solar system with captivating 4K imagery. This stunning visual experience showcases breathtaking scenes of ...

Take a journey through the Milky Way galaxy, exploring the wonders of our solar system and the distant stars that illuminate the night sky. The Milky Way is home to over 100 billion stars, each with ...

Watch interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS live online tonight as it races toward the sun on a rare visit from beyond our solar system.