Saturn is often referred to as the “ringed planet” due to its unique feature of a series of concentric rings that encircle the planet’s equator. These rings have fascinated astronomers for centuries, and scientists have spent decades studying them to … 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
J1407b, a young exoplanet, has a massive ring system that is much heavier and 200 times larger than Saturn’s rings. Astronomers discovered the giant planet, which could be a brown dwarf (a failed star), when it eclipsed J1407, a very … Read More
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new image of Saturn that makes you wonder if it’s even real. The image is so clear that it appears as if Saturn is floating in space. Which it is. This image of … Read More
The poles of Jupiter have fascinated and mesmerized us ever since space probe Juno gave us our first breathtaking views of the regions. In one of the latest pictures Juno has sent back of the north pole, you can see … Read More
Starting June 3, all five naked-eye planets will be up in the pre-dawn sky. This month, skywatchers will be treated to a rare “planet parade”: all five naked-eye worlds will align in their proper orbital order from the sun in … Read More