“Kiss and Capture:” The Icy Collision That Bound Pluto and Charon Forever
Pluto and Charon's origin story has been rewritten by a recent study, revealing they formed from a unique "kiss and capture" ...
A Rare Alignment of 7 Planets Is About to Take Place in The Sky
A very rare treat is about to grace Earth's night skies.
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OTD In Space – January 7: Galileo Discovers 3 Moons of Jupiter
On January 7, 1610, the Italian astronomer Galileo discovered three of Jupiter's moons: Callisto, Europa and Io. When he looked at Jupiter through his telescope, he saw what he thought were three tiny ...
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What Lies Beneath Jupiter’s Clouds? Astronomers Make a Breakthrough Discovery
Jupiter’s iconic bands of clouds, swirling with hues of orange, white, and brown, have captivated scientists and stargazers ...