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In what order did the planets in our solar system form?
An artistic rendition of our solar system, including the Sun and eight planets. vjanez/iStock via Getty Images Christopher…
The Viewpoint: Four small planets discovered around one of the closest stars to Earth – an expert explains what we know
Astronomers have discovered a system of four small, rocky planets orbiting Barnard’s Star, one of the closest stars to Earth. Confirmed by two independent teams, this finding highlights how common planets are around red dwarf stars. Learn how scientists detected these "unseeable" worlds and what it means for the ongoing search for exoplanets.
Four small planets discovered around one of the closest stars to Earth – an expert explains what we know
Coel Hellier, Keele University Barnard’s Star is a small, dim star, of the type that astronomers call red…
James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Water in Young Planet-Forming System
A groundbreaking study using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) revealed that water might be present in rocky…