Kohoutek 4-55 is a dazzling planetary nebula captured in vivid color by the Hubble Space Telescope. Formed by the dramatic death of a giant star, this cosmic cloud glows with energized gases and ...

Astronomers have confirmed the existence of four rocky planets orbiting Barnard’s Star, our nearest solitary stellar neighbor ...

U.K. The next time this s type of cosmic alignment should appear is the year 2040. In addition to the seven planets, however, ...

In a statement accompanying the photo, ESO notes that the planets do not follow the same arc of the Milky Way, but instead follow an imaginary line known as the ecliptic. The ecliptic traces the ...

A combination of cosmic processes shapes the formation of one of the most common types of planets outside of our solar system, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.

Get closer to our solar companions with the best telescopes for seeing planets, just in time for April's full moon and a stunning view of Mercury. Want to focus your stargazing on our cosmic ...