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Atmosphere detected on celestial body in solar system's far reaches
Astronomers have identified another object from this realm, with a diameter of roughly 310 miles (500 km), that has an atmosphere - albeit a thin one.
McDonough Meteorite: 23-Gram Visitor Older Than Our Planet Blasts Through Family Roof
Unexpected giant: Saturn-mass planet found orbiting tiny red dwarf
Astronomers discover potential dwarf planet 2017 OF201 beyond Neptune
Astronomers capture dying star engulfing a planet - study
According to the study, the planet was likely similar in size and composition to our solar system's Neptune or Jupiter.
Scientists find rare metal in exoplanet atmosphere - study
This exoplanet orbits a distant star about 670 light years away from Earth and boasts an average temperature of an astonishing 4,000 degrees Celsius.
Metal-poor stars more likely to have planets with alien life - study
While one might think metal-rich stars would be more likely to have planets with life, planets around metal-poor stars have better shielding to UV radiation.
How did Earth get its water? Exoplanet research raises new theories
Israeli-born scientist says study is the first step in determining whether there is life on planets beyond our solar system.
How can we defend Earth against asteroids? This scientist has an idea
The traditional approach to this hypothetical scenario is to deflect the orbit of the incoming threat, but a scientist recently proposed an innovative approach.
Study explains how primordial life survived on 'Snowball Earth'
"Compared to the most recent Ice Age, glacier coverage was much more extensive and, more importantly, much of the ocean was frozen," Xiao said.
Saturn’s rings heat up the surrounding atmosphere – study
The researchers discovered this by looking at the excess ultraviolet radiation, which is seen as a line of hydrogen in Saturn’s atmosphere.
Get your telescopes ready: Five planets to align on Monday
Scientists recommend finding a clear view of the western horizon and using binoculars to view the planets.
Is this the most volatile exoplanet ever seen in space? - study
Exoplanet VHS 1256 b is a gas giant 40 light years away from Earth that orbits a binary star system. Its constant shifts in brightness with its clouds make it the most volatile world ever seen.
Scientists found method to calculate water on rocky planets in underground reserves
The water probably would have originated from volcanic activity and gradually evaporated into the atmosphere, along with other vital compounds.
