solar system

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To visualize this density, imagine placing the solar system inside a cube one light-year on each side.

From Science Daily

As the solar system moves through the universe, this motion produces a subtle "headwind": slightly more radio galaxies appear in the direction of travel.

From Science Daily

Scientists said on Wednesday the planet, the third detected orbiting this particular star, is likely covered with volcanoes - similar to Jupiter's moon Io, the most volcanically active body in our solar system.

From Reuters

Now, for the first time, scientists have detected such a radiation zone in another solar system.

From Salon

“I really look forward to the point where it’s not remarkable that a Black man is exploring the solar system — or running this country.”

From Los Angeles Times