The Moon has been a constant source of wonder and fascination throughout mankind’s’ history, but despite being located a mere 238,900 miles or 1.28 light-seconds away, we know less about it and how it came …
Venus, often referred to as Earth’s “sister planet” because of its similar size and composition, is a captivating world of extremes. Its blistering surface and thick, toxic atmosphere create some of the most inhospitable conditions …
The Red Planet has garnered a lot of attention in recent times, as scientists obsess about the possibility of discovering evidence of life on Mars. Added to this, NASA and SpaceX plan to make humans …
Astronomers studying the outer reaches of our solar system have discovered some new objects recently, and their behavior raises questions about just what’s at play in our solar system. Meet L91 One of the major …
The biggest planet in our solar system, Jupiter, has an incredible 67 known moons, with its 4th biggest satellite, Europa, containing all the key elements necessary for the origins of life, namely water, energy, and …
In ancient times, astronomers were able to distinguish between those stars which seemed to maintain a fixed position relative to one another, and the so-called wandering stars which changed their positions in the sky slightly …
How many planets are there in the solar system? If you went to school prior to the 2000s, you’re likely to quickly respond with, “Nine”, but the answer is not as clear cut as many …
At the end of September, NASA announced the discovery of occasional streaks of flowing salty water on the slopes of mountainsides, canyons and craters on the southern hemisphere of Mars. A week later, and the …
Mercury is both the solar system’s smallest planet and the planet closest to the Sun. It’s relatively easy to see before sunrise or at dusk and has been known about since ancient times. It also …
Halloween is celebrated by a number of countries each year on October 31st, with typical festive Halloween activities including trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns, and telling scary stories. Ahead of this year’s “All Hallows’ Evening”, …
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