We develop models that describe the atmospheres of the planets. We want to find out what makes a planet favourable to life. Through observations, either with space telescopes or with ground-based ...

Venus and Jupiter dance in January's evening skies. Four bright planets are conveniently placed for viewing in January's evening sky. By far, the most brilliant is Venus, which dominates the ...

Astronomers are trying to solve one of the biggest mysteries in space: Is there a hidden ninth planet in our solar system? This planet, called “Planet Nine,” could be far beyond Neptune ...

Though they appear in an arc across the sky, the planets aren't actually arranged in a straight line in space. In fact, according to the stargazing website EarthSky, a perfect straight-line ...

The scientists believed a homeless animal would be better equipped to endure the harsh conditions of space travel. That’s because these planets are primarily made from gas and have no solid surface.