Chiron’s Unique Surface and Coma: Key Insights from Recent Space Research
Researchers have examined (2060) Chiron, a celestial body orbiting between Jupiter and Neptune, revealing its unusual surface and gaseous composition.…
James Webb Telescope Spots 138 New Asteroids in the Main Belt
Astronomers have identified a significant population of previously undetected asteroids in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter, according to…
Our Solar System Lacks a Super-Earth and That Might Be a Good Thing
Planetary scientists have explored a hypothetical scenario in which a super-Earth existed within our solar system, situated between the orbits…
Two of Mars’ Moons Might Have Been Created From Asteroids
The moons of Mars, Phobos and Deimos, could have formed from the remnants of an asteroid that was destroyed by…
Scientists Spot Record-Breaking Cosmic Ray Electrons Near Earth
After over a decade of research, the H.E.S.S. Observatory in Namibia has recorded the most energetic cosmic ray electrons ever…
NASA Europa Clipper Advances Toward Jupiter’s Moon, Instruments Deployed
NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft, launched on October 14, 2024, is now moving at 35 kilometres per second and has travelled…
Know the Difference Between Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors
Planetary scientists from NASA explain that while asteroids, comets, and meteors are all small celestial objects orbiting the Sun, they…
NASA’s Juno shows Jupiter’s storms and moon Amalthea up close
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has delivered breathtaking images of Jupiter, highlighting the planet’s swirling, multicoloured storms and unique moons. During Juno’s…
Could a hidden planet beyond Neptune be altering the solar system?
Astronomers may be on the brink of uncovering a ninth hidden planet in our solar system. As theories surrounding its…
Phosphorus-Rich Grains From Ryugu Could Explain Earth’s Early Life!
C-type asteroids, like Ryugu, are fascinating because they could be the reason life began on Earth. These space rocks are…