Eighteen years ago, Pluto was demoted — except in New Mexico
Many remember when Pluto, the dwarf planet recognized by its heart-shaped feature, was demoted from its planetary status. On Aug. 24, 2006, the International Astronomical Union voted to downgrade Pluto to a dwarf planet after it was discovered to be much smaller than originally thought, according to History. Now, Aug. 24 is recognized as Pluto […]
Tiny glass beads found on the Moon show it once had volcanoes, scientists say
Volcanic eruptions were happening as recently as 120 million years ago, study suggests Source: Tiny glass beads found on the Moon show it once had volcanoes, scientists say
Neptune’s Clouds Are Vanishing – Hubble Space Telescope Reveals
NASA’s Webb Scores Another Ringed World With New Image of Uranus – NASA
Following in the footsteps of the Neptune image released in 2022, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has taken a stunning image of the solar system’s other ice giant, the planet Uranus. The new image features dramatic rings as well as bright features in the planet’s atmosphere. Source: NASA’s Webb Scores Another Ringed World With New […]
Study shows how amateur astronomers can aid in Jupiter weather monitoring
Source: Study shows how amateur astronomers can aid in Jupiter weather monitoring
Spectacular increase in the deuterium/hydrogen ratio in Venus’ atmosphere
Our understanding of Venus’ water history and the potential that it was once habitable in the past is being challenged by recent observations. Source: Spectacular increase in the deuterium/hydrogen ratio in Venus’ atmosphere
Spacecraft flies closer to Mercury than planned after thruster glitch
A spacecraft carrying European and Japanese probes passed closer to Mercury than originally planned overnight after thruster problems delayed the mission to study the little-known, sun-scorched planet. Source: Spacecraft flies closer to Mercury than planned after thruster glitch
Want to See Saturn and Its Rings? — This Weekend Is Your Best Chance
Saturn is in opposition this weekend, which means the Sun acts like a cosmic spotlight, lighting Jupiter up brighter than usual. Source: Want to See Saturn and Its Rings? — This Weekend Is Your Best Chance