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Astronomers Discover New Planet Orbiting Nearby Star
The candidate planet, named Barnard’s star b, is a super-Earth with a minimum of 3.2 Earth masses, according to scientists from Spain and Hong Kong.
The Subaru Telescope Prepares Jupiter For Its Closeup
Images of Jupiter’s surface taken with the Subaru Telescope have helped researchers to plan a mission to take detailed images of the planet’s mysterious Great Red Spot.
Unveiling The Mystery Behind Jupiter’s Auroras
The intense auroras on Jupiter are driven by sulfur gas given off by volcanoes on Jupiter’s moon, Io.
Seeing Saturn Through The Seasons
The Subaru Telescope has produced the highest resolution ground-based views ever made of Saturn’s rings.
Where Did The Whale On Pluto Come From?
Researchers reveal that the whale-shaped reddish region along Pluto's equator is likely to have been caused by the same impact that gave rise to Charon.
Could Humans Live There? Check The Planet’s Shadow
By timing the shadow of a nearby, potentially habitable planet, researchers could determine if its atmosphere contains molecules related to life, such as oxygen.
