In an in-depth study of planet classification from the time of Galileo to the present, a group of planetary scientists criticize the 2006 International Astronomical Union planet definition as being rooted in folklore and astrology.
A team of scientists produced images of Pluto's dark side using reflected sunlight from its large moon Charon in images taken by the New Horizons spacecraft.
news, serve. john maguire, bbc news, devon. let s leave you with these remarkable pictures from china. it s a partial lunar eclipse the longest lasting in over 600 years. the entire event lasted about three and a half hours. amateur astronomers set up cameras and special observation devices around the country. it could also be seen from japan, chile and the united states. it ll be 648 years until there s another eclipse that lasts as long. now it s time for a look at the weather phil avery. hi,joanna. ithink hi, joanna. i think we have gotten like to come if you want a stargazing that that will come at a price. at this time of year, if the sky is clear, well, it means a pretty cold night and generally speaking as we get on the weekend into week things are going to turn colder as the mild air that has waived many of us over the last few days means the side and it is a straight nobody for sunday so make the most of the relatively mild