The origin of a dwarf planet living in our solar system was a subject of debate for several years among astronomers. They now seem to have settled it. Ceres, a dwarf planet in the asteroid belt, has ...
Barnard's star, a red dwarf located about 6 light years away, is the closest single star to our solar system. Scientists have confirmed a rocky planet, Barnard b, orbiting this star, along with hints ...
A team led by astronomer Silvia Protopapa from the Southwest Research Institute announced they’ve found carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on Charon’s surface.