Fortunately the name is a misnomer, since there are also moons, dwarf planets ... perspective on the solar system. Here are six new outer-space destinations in Google Maps we recommend checking ...

A new Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists reported Wednesday. Located about ...

The Sun’s gravity holds all of these ... much smaller than planets so are also known as 'minor planets'. As well as planets and moons, the solar system also contains dwarf planets, which are ...

Pluto is undoubtedly the most famous of all the dwarf planets, because it was once considered part of the main lineup of planets in our solar system. But there are… ...

The asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars is home to many asteroids and planets ... the main belt might be the smallest dwarf planet in our solar system — an asteroid known as Hygiea.

Best known for driving demotion of Pluto to dwarf ... re all aligned—with orbits that are tilted compared to the solar system, and elongated, not circular like the orbits of other planets.