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an illustration showing the hypothetical Planet 9 with blue rings and a question mark over it, with stars and a galaxy in the background
Planet Nine: Is the search for this elusive world nearly over? Astronomers have been scouring the outer solar system for signs of a hypothetical ninth planet for almost a decade, without success. However, we may finally be on the cusp of finding it, experts say.
Each bright spot in this image, the first all-sky image by eRosita, is black hole or a neutron star.
5 space discoveries that scientists are struggling to explain From "runaway" black holes shooting across the cosmos to secret planets in our own backyard, space is overrun with mysterious objects that scientists are clamoring to explain. Here are five of the strangest sights in the universe, as well as their possible origins.
An illustration of a large, round asteroid having a close encounter with the blue Earth
NASA's most wanted: The 5 most dangerous asteroids to Earth What is the most dangerous asteroid, how probable is an impact, and how much destructive power would a collision with Earth have? Here are 5 big space rocks that NASA is watching closely.

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These two pictures of Uranus were compiled from images recorded by NASA Voyager 2 on Jan. 1O, 1986. This view is toward the planet pole of rotation, which lies just left of center. The image on the right is a false-color image.

We've been wrong about Uranus for nearly 40 years, new analysis of Voyager 2 data reveals

By Ben Turner last updated

Voyager 2's 1986 flyby of Uranus, the main source of our knowledge of the icy planet, could have come at the same time as a weird plasma burst from the sun.

Planets
The three red monsters and their locations in the early universe.

James Webb Space Telescope discovers mysterious 'red monster' galaxies so large they shouldn't exist

By Ben Turner published

The James Webb telescope has spotted three gigantic "red monster" galaxies that were spawned soon after the Big Bang. They're so large they could rewrite the laws of galactic evolution.

Space
An artist's interpretation of universes next to each other in the multiverse

It would be easier to find aliens in a parallel universe than in our own, new multiverse study claims

By Harry Baker published

A new model based on the famous alien-hunting Drake equation suggests that some parallel universes within the hypothetical "multiverse" could have higher chances of containing extraterrestrial life than our universe.

Extraterrestrial Life
Someone using one of the best telescopes

Best telescopes 2024: Beginner and advanced scopes for stars, galaxies and nebulas

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

The best telescopes offer an unparalleled view of the cosmos, and we've gathered our favorites just in time for Amazon Prime Big Deals Day.

Space
A spray of orange material with a milky blue splash running through its center.

3D map reveals our solar system's local bubble has an 'escape tunnel'

By Robert Lea published

A 3D map of our cosmic neighborhood has revealed hot and cold regions as well as an "escape tunnel" from our local bubble.

Astronomy
Three of the best star projectors on a colorful background

Best star projectors 2024: Bring the cosmos indoors

By Tantse Walter last updated

BUYING GUIDE The best star projectors bring the wonders of the cosmos into your home — find the best models here so you're ready for Amazon Prime Day.

BUYING GUIDE
A diagram showing the asteroid's trajectory in the solar system

An asteroid hit Earth just hours after being detected. It was the 3rd 'imminent impactor' of 2024

By Brett Tingley published

A small asteroid burned up in Earth's atmosphere off the coast of California just hours after being discovered and before impact monitoring systems had registered its trajectory.

Asteroids
A photo of Pluto

Why is Pluto not considered a planet?

By Joanna Thompson published

Pluto was demoted from a planet to a dwarf planet in 2006. So why is its status still so controversial today?

Planets
An image of a triple ring galaxy

Researchers spot rare 'triple-ring' galaxy that defies explanation

By Joanna Thompson published

A recently shared image of a distant galaxy surrounded by three concentric rings challenges our understanding of galactic taxonomy.

Astronomy
An artist's rendering of a black hole

Extremely rare 'failed supernova' may have erased a star from the night sky without a trace

By Ben Turner published

An artist's rendering of a black hole

Black Holes
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