How many planets are in the universe? One of the earliest lessons you learn in school is that our Solar System is made up of eight planets – plus Pluto. We live in just one of thousands of star ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. There are currently more than 5,800 known planets beyond the solar system. Artist Martin Vargic ...

The Star Wars series vividly portrays the galaxy far, far away, complete with various planets, races, and technological advancements. Many fans have pondered whether Earth, our planet, has any bearing ...

HIGH above us in the distant reaches of space lie planets of every shape, size and colour. But just how many are in the universe, and what is the nearest planet to ...

Earth-like planets may be common throughout the universe, according to scientists. Researchers who have studied the chemistry of space rocks from other galaxies say the conditions for life on Earth ...

A 'hot Jupiter' exoplanet with a surface temperature hot enough to vaporise iron has been dubbed 'one of the most extreme planets in the universe' by astronomers. Using data from the European Space ...

Astronomers have discovered a group of planets that have no fixed orbits and instead float freely through the Milky Way. The scientists surmise the 10 new planets, each roughly the size of Jupiter, ...

Ten new planets have been discovered by astronomers at Queen's University, it can be revealed today. The extra-solar planets were spotted by high-tech "WASP" cameras on the Canary Islands and South ...

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