The Earth’s history is embedded within the layers of the ground beneath our feet. While we generally consider this fact to be common knowledge, recent research has uncovered little-known chapters within the Earth’s past, particularly in its inner core. For … Read More
The closest star from Sun is located just over 4 light-years away in the Alpha Centauri star system. It is a binary star system, meaning that it is comprised of two stars that orbit around a common center of mass. … Read More
The moon is currently moving 3.8 cm away from the Earth every year. Looking up at the moon in the night sky, you would never imagine that it is slowly moving away from Earth. But we know otherwise. In 1969, … Read More
Saturn’s largest moon Titan is an intriguing world that looks a bit like Earth but not quite so. The moon Titan, which orbits Saturn, is a peculiar world with a complex geology and a unique atmosphere. It is characterized by … Read More
Mercury’s transit will help Solar Orbiter scientist to calibrate the spacecraft’s instruments. In January 2023, the Solar Orbiter spacecraft took advantage of a rare astronomical event – the transit of Mercury – to further enhance its observation of the sun. … Read More
HD 206893 c is on the boundary between a planet and a brown dwarf, or “failed star.” A group of scientists from around the world, with Professor Sasha Hinkley from the University of Exeter leading the team, have recently discovered … Read More