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Astronomers discover strange solar system body dancing in sync with Neptune: 'Like finding a hidden rhythm in a song'
"This is a big step in understanding the outer solar system," team leader Rosemary Pike from the Center for Astrophysics | ...
'Fossil' object dubbed 'Ammonite' discovered on the outskirts of the solar system
Astronomers have discovered a "fossil" world lying in the outskirts of the solar system, according to new research.
Our solar system has a new mysterious visitor—what is it?
Just the third-ever confirmed interstellar object has been detected in our solar system. Here's what we know. (Spoiler: It's not aliens.) ...
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Astronomers discover a cosmic 'fossil' at the edge of our solar system. Is this bad news for 'Planet 9'?
"It is possible that a planet once existed in the solar system but was later ejected, causing the unusual orbits we see today ...
A Solar System Internet? Space Laser Test Moves Us Closer
The deep-space optical communication link could revolutionize how scientists communicate with spacecraft as they explore the ...
Here's how a star beyond Earth's sun could offer a 'picture of the baby solar system'
International astronomers have for the first time witnessed the birth of a planetary system beyond Earth's sun that could one day resemble our own.
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Telescope spies rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS zooming through our solar system (photos)
Astronomers unveiled a striking view of the new interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS on its journey toward the inner solar system.
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How Big is the Solar System? A Deep Dive Into the Planets, Their Orbits, and Distances
The Solar System is a fascinating place, with each planet orbiting the Sun at its own unique distance. But how far apart are ...