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Mar 20, 2017 05:51 AM EDT

Giant Planet Gives Alternative Insight Into Planetary Evolution

A huge young planet has provided scientists with a rare insight into planet formation.

Feb 28, 2017 03:52 AM EST

Tatooine-Like System: Rocky Debris Orbiting Two Stars Discovered For The First Time

The astronomers identified a planetary system in the form of rocky debris orbiting two stars for the first time.

Feb 24, 2017 03:52 AM EST

TRAPPIST-1: Can Mankind Reach The Newly Discovered Seven-Planet Solar System In Our Lifetime?

Newly discovered TRAPPIST-1 star system has raised everyone's excitement level, but will humans be able to travel to it anytime soon?

Feb 24, 2017 02:52 AM EST

Five Amazing Facts About The Newly Discovered ‘TRAPPIST-1’ Solar System That Has Seven Earths

Discover five amazing facts about the TRAPPIST-1 solar system, which has seven Earth-like planets.

Nov 13, 2015 04:35 PM EST

Asteroid Ripped Apart Forms Glowing Ring System Around White Dwarf

For the first time researchers have captured an image of an asteroid ripped apart to form a star's glowing ring system. The white dwarf star was identified as SDSS1228+1040, by researchers from the University of Warwick's Astrophysics Group.

Sep 14, 2015 07:18 AM EDT

Birth of a Planetary System Witnessed by Astronomers Peering into its 'Amniotic Sac'

Astronomers are taking a closer look at the birth of a planetary system.