Pluto was once known as the ninth planet but was reclassified after scientists set clear criteria for planets. The key factor was Pluto’s inability to clear its orbital path, leading to its current ...

For reference, Pluto’s average distance from the Sun is about 40 AU, so 2023 KQ14 is quite distant. At 23.4 billion miles (37 ...

SCOTS may be able to catch a glimpse of Pluto this week as it reaches peak brightness. The dwarf planet is set to be at its ...

Pluto has never been much of a planet — small, wired orbit, not much atmosphere — and questions about its status have been raised periodically since its discovery 76 years ago. This week, the ...

Early observations of the planets revealed worlds far different from Earth, demonstrating that the universe was far more ...

The discovery was made by astronomers using the Subaru Telescope, which is situated atop a dormant volcano in Hawaii.

Summary An exploration of the controversy surrounding Pluto and its planet status from a renowned astrophysicist at the heart of the controversy. Date 2009 C2009 Type Books Physical description xii, ...

On July 14, 2015, the New Horizons space probe came within 7,800 miles of Pluto, providing NASA scientists with the clearest photographs and most detailed measurements they've ever seen of the dwarf ...

Ammonite was discovered using the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii, with follow-up confirmation from the Canada-France-Hawaii ...

William Shatner, the iconic 'Star Trek' actor, has defended Elon Musk against accusations of performing a Nazi-style salute ...

A decade after its release, a hidden horror gem starring Daniel Radcliffe and Sabrina Carpenter is finally getting the ...

Because this full moon is in Capricorn, issues around structure, ambition, and goals will come into focus as well as hard work, discipline, and responsibility. This may not sound exciting, but look at ...