On January 5, 2005, astronomers at NASA discovered Eris, the second-largest dwarf planet in the solar system. Eris is just slightly smaller than Pluto, and it orbits the sun about three times farther ...

Journey to the farthest reaches of our solar system and uncover the mysteries of Sedna, a reddish dwarf planet that orbits the Sun once every 11,400 years. Explore its strange orbit, icy surface, and ...

The "morning star" is bright because of several factors, including having an atmosphere filled with sulfuric acid. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Astronomers on Mauna Kea found the first space object on which NASA’s Roman Space Telescope can test its imaging technology. The Kauai Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) is advising the public of a ...

To hear President Trump tell it, the late 1800s, i.e. the Gilded Age, were a period of unparalleled wealth and prosperity in the U.S. But this era was also marked by corruption and wealth inequality.