Astronomical Journal

Kepler Space Telescope's first exoplanet candidate confirmed

Kepler has discovered thousands of exoplanets since its launch in 2009, using the transit method.

Mar 07, 2019, 12:17 PM IST

Scientists confirm existence of 100 new planets beyond our solar system

After analyzing hundreds of signals of potential exoplanets, scientists determined which signals were created by exoplanets and which were caused by other sources.

Feb 16, 2018, 14:53 PM IST

NASA scientists Psyche(d) after discovery of water on the largest metallic asteroid!

Scientists have proposed a few mechanisms for the formation and the source of these molecules.

Nov 07, 2016, 16:13 PM IST

Hidden galaxies discovered in our backyard

The research identified several new structures that could help to explain the movement of the Milky Way, including three galaxy concentrations (named NW1, NW2 and NW3) and two new clusters (named CW1 and CW2).

Feb 10, 2016, 10:31 AM IST