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 ...

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 ...

Previously, astronomers have observed giant planets, like Jupiter, forming in the giant discs around young stars. According ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

NASA has discovered 3I/ATLAS, only the third known interstellar object, now passing through our solar system from the direction of Sagittarius ...

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 ...

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