Jupiter’s great red spot likely a massive heat source

Jul 28, 2016, at 02:51 pm

California, July 28 (IBNS) New NASA-funded research suggests that Jupiter’s Great Red Spot may be the mysterious heat source behind Jupiter’s surprisingly high upper atmospheric temperatures.

Investigating the mystery of migrating 'Hot Jupiters'

Mar 29, 2016, at 03:35 pm

Washington, Mar 29 (IBNS) The last decade has seen a bonanza of exoplanet discoveries. Nearly 2,000 exoplanets -- planets outside our solar system -- have been confirmed so far, and more than 5,000 candidate exoplanets have been identified. Many of these exotic worlds belong to a class known as "hot Jupiters." These are gas giants like Jupiter but much hotter, with orbits that take them feverishly close to their stars.

NASA's Juno Spacecraft burns for Jupiter

Feb 04, 2016, at 09:09 pm

California, Feb 4 (IBNS) NASA's solar-powered Juno spacecraft successfully executed a maneuver to adjust its flight path on Thursday.

Five planets come together in a month-long cosmic display

Jan 23, 2016, at 09:43 pm

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS) In an uncommon celestial phenomenon, five planets of the solar system will come together in a line until February 20, reports said.