If you are a budding astronomer or simply enjoy watching the sky through a telescope, you probably have an interest in all of the planets in our solar system. There are a total of eight planets, ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Are planets in the solar system that are closer ...

Daniel Cunnama receives funding from the National Research Foundation and the South African Astronomical Observatory. Thanks for asking such an interesting question, Saba. When you talk about planets ...

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