Bring up the former planet Pluto in conversation and you’re guaranteed to be met with a strong opinion. In one camp are those ...

Ever since the International Astronomical Union recognized Haumea and Makemake as dwarf planets in 2008, University of Maine ...

Is there a massive undiscovered planet on the outer reaches of the solar system? The idea has been around since before the ...

Astronomers may have captured the rare moment of a planet forming around a young star, HD 135344B, 440 light-years away. Using the powerful ERIS instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope, they spotted ...

The post Scientists Might Just Have Discovered Another Dwarf Planet Sibling For Pluto first on TwistedSifter. In 2006, Ceres – located in our solar system’s main asteroid belt – was officially ...

Pluto reaches opposition and the Moon waxes to First Quarter as shooting stars streak through the sky this week.

Every once in a while, space gives us something totally unexpected. Well this time, the solar system is surprising us with a ...

Pluto reaches opposition and is ready for those who want to chase it down. Use the biggest scope you've got, or take aim with ...

A newly discovered dwarf planet called 'Ammonite' (2023 KQ14) has been spotted in the outer solar system, and it could be ...