Planetary rings explained: composition, formation theories, and a comparison of Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune’s rings.

The centaur Chariklo shocked scientists by revealing a ring system, proving that even small objects can host complex ...

Astronomers have long searched for life within a rather narrow ring around a star, the "habitable zone," where a planet ...

A huge bar of iron has been discovered lurking inside the iconic Ring Nebula. The structure is enormous, spanning hundreds of ...

"One thing popped out as clear as anything, this previously unknown 'bar' of ionized iron atoms, in the middle of the ...

Skygazers, mark your calendars because one of the coolest celestial events is coming around again toward the end of February.

A vast band of iron cutting across the Ring Nebula may be the remains of something far more dramatic than gas and dust, ...

First detected in 2004, the dwarf planetHaumeaquickly stood out due to its rapid rotation and elongated form. But the 2017 ...

The Ring Nebula, also known as Messier 57, sits about 2,000 light-years from Earth. It is a planetary nebula—a misleading ...

Astronomers have, for the first time, captured a detailed snapshot of planetary systems in an era long shrouded in mystery.

Gemstones can boost planetary energy, but wearing them incorrectly may cause losses and stress. Astrologers warn against ...

WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The Ring Nebula, a stunning celestial structure residing in our neighborhood of the Milky Way ...