Close flybys of Io, one of Jupiter’s moons and the most volcanically active world in our solar system, have revealed a lava lake and a towering feature called “Steeple Mountain” on the moon ...
Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92 which is more than any other planet in our solar system. A member of the Astronomers team said ...
NASA's Juno spacecraft shares a breathtaking video of Io's mirror-like volcanic lake, Loki Patera, revealing its vast expanse and intricate details. These observations, made during close flybys in ...
Apr. 17, 2024 — Astronomers have discovered methane emission on a brown dwarf, an unexpected finding for such a cold and isolated world. The findings suggest that this brown dwarf might generate ...
In the young solar system, the four gas giant planets —Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune — were nestled closer together. Over time, gravitational interactions with planetesimals beyond ...
Ganymede’s shadow on Jupiter. Image: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSSImage processing by Thomas Thomopoulos © CC BY (main image)Image processing by Brian Swift © CC BY ...
"There's much more water than we thought 20 or 30 years ago, and it's really interesting to use this technique to try to understand where the water could be." The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE ...
As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. And while not everything is coming up roses, the astrology of May 2024 is certainly giving everyone a lot to look forward to — including some ...