solar system

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Although the mission's main scientific goals focus on dark energy, dark matter, and planets beyond our solar system, researchers expect the observatory to support a wide range of astronomical discoveries.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Within four years, Whitlock calculates the solar system will have paid for itself.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Researchers say the system could resemble an oversized version of the early solar system.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Previous winners of the award have been recognised for communicating research on topics including the origins of the Moon and the search for habitable planets beyond our solar system.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Every now and then a passing star gives a tiny gravitational tug, and one of them obligingly careens into the inner solar system.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan