Visualizing the solar system in its totality requires one to conjure a lot of spinning bodies moving in synchrony. But getting a sense of those objects’ scale is just as important for developing a ...

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. The size of the solar system is defined by the volume ...

When we think of large mountains or volcanoes, we often think of Mount Everest, which holds the distinction as being the tallest mountain above sea level on Earth, measuring almost 5.5 miles (8.85 km) ...

During its 4.5-billion-year life span, Earth’s been hit by countless asteroids. (Despite Jupiter’s noble attempts at defending it.) But while it’s easy to imagine the damage they’ve done, just how big ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronomers have discovered a rare in-sync solar system with six planets moving like a grand cosmic orchestra, untouched by outside forces since their birth billions of years ...

Gareth Dorrian does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...