by Colin Stuart | Dec 2, 2016 | Explainer, solar system, Uncategorised
I talk to a lot of people about the universe. Tens of thousands of people a year, ranging from 3-year-olds to 93-year-olds. And one of the things everyone finds hard to comprehend is the sheer scale of the universe. We’re used to dealing with a daily...
by Colin Stuart | Jan 27, 2015 | Astronomy news, Uncategorised
Back in 2012, astronomers uncovered the first ring system in another solar system. Now they have released details of its dimensions and possible evidence of alien moons nestled within. The rings encircle the planet J1407b. As the planet orbits its star, its set of...