IFLScience

On March 23, 2178, Pluto Will Complete Its First Full Orbit Since Its Discovery

Pluto's days, though they drag on a bit at around 153 hours, are nothing compared to its years. Pluto's orbit takes 248 Earth ...
Space.com

Astronomers discover images of rare Tatooine-like exoplanet with a strange 300-year orbit: 'Exactly how it works is still uncertain'

The planet formed 50 million years after the dinosaurs died, making it incredibly young in cosmic terms. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...
USA Today

Pluto's 'extreme cousin' is a dwarf planet found at the far reaches of our solar system

Earth has a newly-discovered neighbor in the solar system. But the heavenly body – possibly a dwarf planet à la Pluto – isn't a frequent visitor. Located beyond Neptune, its extreme orbit ...
SpaceNews

Astronomers Discover An Earth-sized “pi planet” With A 3.14-day Orbit

In a delightful alignment of astronomy and mathematics, scientists at MIT and elsewhere have discovered a “pi Earth” — an Earth-sized planet that zips around its star every 3.14 days, in an orbit ...
ExtremeTech

Bizarre 4-Star System Forms Planets in a Vertical Disk Orbit

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