An astronomer has posted an awesome animation that has put into perspective the true scale of planets within our solar system.

In an incredible animation by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronomer James O'Donoghue, the true scale of the Solar System can truly be appreciated, as well as the rotational speeds ...

Ever wonder how differently the planets in our solar system are rotating? A planetary scientist put the best parts of the planets in a single globe animation to show just how.

Astronomers at UC Santa Cruz have developed a new model to better understand “steam worlds,” or water-rich sub-Neptunes – ...

For about 35 years, the Colorado Scale Model Solar System has delighted campus visitors by shrinking Earth's cosmic neighborhood down to a short walk. Now the exhibit is getting a new update and an ...

The solar system – well known from countless documentaries. 3D animation on black background. This infographic videos tries something different. Animated infographics and a focus on minimalistic ...

Researchers have created the first model to animate the life cycle of a solar flare, laying the groundwork for future models that could predict flares generated by solar weather.

A solar flare is a sudden burst of energy unleashed by our sun, and they are the most powerful eruptions in our solar system.

Saturn's seven icy rings each spin at their own speed, behaving like a "mini solar system." Planetary scientist James O'Donoghue made a beautifully simple animation to show how it works.