Planets orbit around their parent stars, separated by vast distances; In our solar system, the planets are like grains of sand in a football field-sized area. The time it takes for planets to orbit their sun has no particular relationship to each other. But sometimes their orbits display striking patterns. For example, astronomers examining six… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and more. Astronomers used two different exoplanet-detecting satellites to solve a cosmic mystery and reveal a rare family of six planets located about 100 light-years from Earth. This discovery could help scientists unlock the secrets of planet… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and more. Astronomers used two different exoplanet-detecting satellites to solve a cosmic mystery and reveal a rare family of six planets located about 100 light-years from Earth. This discovery could help scientists unlock the secrets of planet… Read More »