Astronomers are closing in on one of the most tantalizing possibilities in planetary science, evidence that a previously ...

Astronomers discovered a planetoid orbiting the sun further than any known object in the solar system. Called "Farfarout," the object orbits the sun every 1,000 years. Objects like Farfarout could ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. An object has been discovered orbiting the sun far beyond ...

Have you ever wondered just how big space really is? It’s huge. In fact, it’s astronomical! The Colorado Scale Model Solar System depicts the Sun, the planets, and the distances between them all on ...

The giant planets weren't always where we find them today. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune formed in a more compact configuration and later underwent a violent reshuffling that scattered them to ...

Leaving the solar system behind, this video dives into the staggering distances between stars, galaxies, clusters, and ...

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"It all works like intricate clock gears. Throw more gears into the mix and it all breaks." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. What ...

This third confirmed interstellar comet to enter our neighborhood has captivated astronomers and sparked debate within the scientific community. NASA ...