A visible line of planets has for weeks been the talk of astronomers and hobbyist stargazers who have sought to catch a sight of our solar system's worlds. Online chatter and a frenzy of media ...

“This is potentially enough to build planetary systems larger than our own solar system,” announced Dr. Katie Hesterly of the SKA Observatory, when she revealed the first direct observation of ...

Astronomers have discovered the raw ingredients of planets orbiting two infant stars, offering a glimpse into how new worlds take shape. These building blocks, called “pebbles,” are tiny solid chunks ...