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Solar System

What if we replaced our Sun with a red dwarf?

What would happen to us if we suddenly switched our Sun for a red dwarf?

Space Exploration

NASA must pick one of two missions to study the space around Sun

These two mission concepts would study the Sun’s influence on interplanetary study using SmallSat technologies

Astronomy

Why do some planets appear to move backwards through the sky?

You might not be aware, but planets can gradually change direction in the sky. We find out why

Deep Space

Very Large Telescope releases new view of ‘Cosmic Seagull’

The remarkable detail reveals the individual astronomical objects that make up the celestial bird, as well as the finer features within them

Sun Solar System

“UK-sized swirls” are transporting energy throughout the solar atmosphere

This could explain the conundrum that is solar atmosphere’s temperature rising as you move further away

Astronomy

Why can’t I see red dwarf stars with the naked eye?

The nearest star to our Sun is a red dwarf but why is it a struggle to see it?

Space Exploration

NASA selects PUNCH mission to image the Sun’s outer atmosphere

Studying the Sun’s corona will help understand erratic solar behaviour that could potentially harm Earth

Deep Space

What happens when a star’s fuel runs out?

We find out what happens when a star uses up all of its fuel

Deep Space

What happens when a giant star meets a smaller star?

Does one devour the other, or do they both co-exist? Find out the answer when stellar giants collide

Solar System

Which comet takes the longest to orbit the Sun?

What is the longest-period comet we know about?

Solar System

Entering the danger zone: Solving the mystery of the Sun’s corona

As NASA’s Parker Solar Probe approaches the Sun, scientists are excitedly awaiting important evidence to explain its mysterious outer atmosphere

Deep Space

How many types of black hole are there?

These high-gravity objects come in more flavours than you might expect

Deep Space

Why are neutron stars so heavy?

We investigate why this is the case

Solar System

On which planet would I weigh the least?

Out of the eight planets, from Mercury to Neptune, on which of these would you weigh the least?

Deep Space

How are comets made?

We take a look at how these ‘dirty snowballs’ are made

Astronomy

Heroes of Space: Eugene Parker

His work in the field of solar physics changed our understanding of the Sun

Solar System

How did Mars get its polar ice caps?

It’s a fairly dry and dusty world, so how did Mars get its frosty poles?

Astronomy

NIGHT SKY: Get ready for Monday’s total lunar eclipse!

On 21 January skywatchers across many parts of the world will be able to see a total eclipse of the Moon

Solar System

Is the Sun pulling the planets closer to it?

Could the planets in our Solar System be getting closer and closer to the Sun?

Solar System

Why does Venus look blue in some spacecraft images?

What is it about this terrestrial world’s atmosphere that gives it its unusual colour?

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