Temperamental' stars that brighten and dim over a matter of hours or days may be distorting our view of thousands of distant planets, suggests a new study.

"Temperamental" stars that brighten and dim over a matter of hours or days may be distorting our view of thousands of distant ...

Our modern era of space observation and exploration deepens our connection with the universe—and with each other. When NASA ...

The 'hot Neptune' planet, named LTT 9779b, is so scorching that its atmosphere should have evaporated, according to ...

As planets pass in front of their parent stars as viewed from Earth, they cause a tiny dip in the amount of starlight we ...

This week sees a special stargazing event, as as up to six planets will be visible in a line in the night sky.

Discover how NASA’s James Webb Telescope unveiled GJ 1214 b, an exoplanet possibly rich in water vapour and hidden beneath ...

NASA's global Deep Space Network ensures that communication with the spacecraft and probes is successful, no matter where ...

The new exoplanet, Enaiposha, also known as GJ 1214 b has never been seen before and is now officially being called a "Super-Venus." ...

Word is sure getting around about the "parade of planets" visible in our evening sky! Many of the news outlets and social ...

First discovered in 2009, GJ 1214 b is described by the JWST team as being “sub-Neptune-sized” - smaller than the outermost ...

The James Webb Space Telescope's Near-Infrared camera (NIRCam) captured stunning imagery of Neptune. It is the "clearest view of this peculiar planet’s rings in more than 30 years,” according to ...