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Giant planet orbiting small star discovered, scientists stumped

As per existing theories of planet formation, while small stars can readily form rocky planets, they do not gather enough material together to form Jupiter-sized planets.

Nov 01, 2017, 13:51 PM IST

Sunscreen snowfall on a giant planet outside solar system

The problem is the sunscreen (titanium oxide) precipitation only happens on the planet's permanent nighttime side.

Oct 27, 2017, 13:50 PM IST

Astronomers identify oldest asteroid family

The team also discovered a relatively sparse region of the main asteroid belt, where the few asteroids present are likely pristine relics from early in solar system history.

Aug 04, 2017, 19:08 PM IST

Cruising to Jupiter: 10 things you need to know about NASA's Juno mission!

Juno, the first solar-powered mission to Jupiter, using its special instruments, will peer beneath the swirling clouds, unlocking secrets about the planet and the entire solar system.

Jul 02, 2016, 15:57 PM IST

Hubble spots fascinating auroras on Jupiter - See pic!

Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, is best known for its colorful storms, the most famous being the Great Red Spot.

Jul 02, 2016, 11:52 AM IST

NASA reveals Juno's mission to Jupiter in brilliant 360-degree trailer – Watch!

The Juno spacecraft is arriving at the giant planet on the evening of July 4, 2016, after an almost five-year journey.

Jul 02, 2016, 09:24 AM IST

NASA's Juno spacecraft enters Jupiter's magnetic field

Science instruments on board detected changes in the particles and fields around the spacecraft as it passed from an environment dominated by the interplanetary solar wind into Jupiter's magnetosphere.

Jul 01, 2016, 09:33 AM IST