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Astronomers discover strange solar system body dancing in sync with Neptune: 'Like finding a hidden rhythm in a song'
"This is a big step in understanding the outer solar system," team leader Rosemary Pike from the Center for Astrophysics | ...
'Fossil' object dubbed 'Ammonite' discovered on the outskirts of the solar system
Astronomers have discovered a "fossil" world lying in the outskirts of the solar system, according to new research.
Our solar system has a new mysterious visitor—what is it?
Just the third-ever confirmed interstellar object has been detected in our solar system. Here's what we know. (Spoiler: It's not aliens.) ...
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Astronomers discover a cosmic 'fossil' at the edge of our solar system. Is this bad news for 'Planet 9'?
"It is possible that a planet once existed in the solar system but was later ejected, causing the unusual orbits we see today ...
A Solar System Internet? Space Laser Test Moves Us Closer
The deep-space optical communication link could revolutionize how scientists communicate with spacecraft as they explore the ...
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How Big is the Solar System? A Deep Dive Into the Planets, Their Orbits, and Distances
The Solar System is a fascinating place, with each planet orbiting the Sun at its own unique distance. But how far apart are ...
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Telescope spies rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS zooming through our solar system (photos)
Astronomers unveiled a striking view of the new interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS on its journey toward the inner solar system.
Two meteorites found in the Sahara could be from the solar system’s least studied rocky planet, scientists say
Two meteorites found in the Sahara in 2023 might be from Mercury, a study suggests, but doubts remain due to how little is ...