"We were quite surprised," Dones continued. "Spirals are seen in Saturn's rings, disks around young stars and galaxies. The ...

The trickiest member of this entourage is Saturn, which may be visible only for a short window right after sunset, depending on your location and sky conditions. That said, this celestial spectacle is ...

The document builds on the academies' decadal survey, outlining recommended missions for NASA's next New Frontiers program.

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New Frontiers has played a crucial role in U.S. efforts to explore the solar system and return valuable scientific ...

including one of the most famous comets in history: Shoemaker-Levy 9, which crashed into Jupiter in 1994. “Star Gazers” is ...

What happens when a comet collides with a gas giant? In July 1994, Shoemaker-Levy 9 slammed into Jupiter in a spectacular series of 21 explosions, creating fireballs bigger than Earth itself.

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Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn have all been visible to the naked eye, forming a planetary parade that has captured the attention of the nation. There’s more to come in February, with Jupiter ...

the moon and Jupiter will appear roughly half a fist apart). Want to see comets in the night sky? The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of ...