In 1936 astronomers watched as FU Orionis, a dim star in the Orion constellation, brightened dramatically. The star's brightness increased…
One of contemporary astronomy's most pressing questions concerns planet formation. We can see more deeply than ever into very young…
How long does planet formation take? Maybe not as long as we thought, according to new research. Observations with the…
Can low-mass stars play host to giant, Jupiter-sized planets? Theories of planet formation suggest that it's highly unlikely. But a…
Hubble's most remarkable feature might be its longevity. The Hubble has been operating for almost 32 years and has fed…