Astronomers have recently detected a colossal object at the edge of our solar system, sparking excitement and curiosity ...

As only the third interstellar object ever discovered, 3I/ATLAS offers a rare chance to study remnants of solar systems ...

In the vastness of the solar system, Valles Marineris captivates countless explorers with its spectacular scale and mysterious origin story. Today, let us revisit the discovery journey of this natural ...

The solar system and its place in the galaxy -- The origin of the solar system -- A history of solar system studies -- The Sun -- The solar wind -- Mercury -- Venus: atmosphere -- Venus: surface and ...

Jack Knudson is an assistant editor for Discover Magazine who writes articles on space, ancient humans, animals, and sustainability, and manages the Planet Earth column of the print issue. View Full ...

Astronomers have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects are likely to be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online later this year.

The workings of our solar system are roughly the same now as they have been for millions of years. Moons circle their planets, the planets circle the sun, the sun’s magnetic fields and sunspots wax ...

The near-Earth asteroid Bennu contains stardust that is older than the solar system and clues about its violent history, three new studies of the asteroid's sample materials show.