December 2021

This Christmas, there were several new astronomical developments. NASA launched a new telescope, known as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This infrared space observatory telescope is set to expose the history of the universe as we know it. The launching of this device will enable scientists to explore the formation of stars and planets […]

What is an exoplanet? Exoplanets are planets that reside just outside the solar system and orbit a star that is not the Sun. Recently, astronomers have discovered a new exoplanet, named Planet GJ 367b. This exoplanet is smaller than the Earth, very dense (denser than iron), and hot enough to melt! This is unique because