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Saturn’s moon count grows by 62 for a record 145 satellites
Saturn's moon count grew by 62 with the newest discovery, bringing the planet's satellite total to 145. That puts it above Jupiter's 95 recognized moons.
May 17, 2023
Saturn’s rings much younger than Saturn itself
How old are Saturn's rings? A new study suggests they're only about 400 million years old at most, much younger than Saturn itself. Dust provided new clues.
May 17, 2023
Largest cosmic explosion ever seen is still ongoing
Astronomers have found the largest cosmic explosion yet seen, from a cloud of dust around a black hole. So far the explosion has lasted more than 3 years.
May 16, 2023
NASA’s Astrophoto Challenge for summer 2023
NASA invites the public to participate in its Astrophoto Challenge for summer 2023. For this challenge, the focus is on the Phantom Galaxy. Details here.
May 14, 2023
Moon’s inner core is solid, like Earth’s, scientists say
Researchers in France say that the moon's inner core is solid, with a density close to that of iron, solving a long-standing debate about the heart of the moon.
May 11, 2023
Fomalhaut has 3 nested belts around the star
Webb has spotted dusty debris disks around the star Fomalhaut. These 3 nested belts are similar to our solar system's asteroid and Kuiper belts.
May 10, 2023
The Drake Equation and the late planet
Astronomer Guy Ottewell discusses how the recent discovery of a star swallowing a late planet can help refine an estimate for part of the Drake Equation.
May 9, 2023
Oceans for 4 Uranus’ moons likely, astronomers say
A new study suggests oceans for 4 Uranus' moons. If true, they'd join a growing number of ocean worlds in the outer part of our solar system.
May 8, 2023
Webb finds water vapor near star with exoplanet
Astronomers using NASA's Webb Space Telescope have found signs of water vapor. But is it on a rocky exoplanet or the planet's star?
May 7, 2023
A 1st! Star destroys its planet, previewing Earth’s future
Astronomers announced that - for the first time - they've seen when a star destroys its planet. It's a glimpse into Earth's future. Watch a video here.
May 6, 2023
