TEHRAN, Sept 18 - In a presentation this week, planetary scientist Julie Rathbun predicted the largest volcano on Io, Jupiter's fourth biggest moon, is about to erupt.
TEHRAN, Jul 23 - Astronomers have for the first time directly measured the powerful magnetic fields surrounding hot Jupiters, gas-giant exoplanets orbiting close to their host stars.
TEHRAN, Jun 8 -Some may think that June's short nights make it a bad month for stargazing, but this month will bring the best opportunity of the year to see one of our closest celestial neighbors.
TEHRAN, Apr 10 -"Such heating and chemical reactions may tell us something about other planets with harsh environments, and even early Earth," researcher Yasumasa Kasaba said.
TEHRAN, July 17 - Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons circling Jupiter. With a total of 79 moons, Jupiter is now the most lunar-rich planet in the solar system.
TEHRAN, September 17 - An Iranian scientist Elyar Sedaghati along with his colleague astronomers analyzed the exoplanet's atmosphere for the first time, and detected small amounts of titanium oxide, water and sodium.