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Over 10,000 Near-Earth Objects Discovered
The number of asteroids and comets which pass close to our planet has now passed the 10,000 mark, after the Pan-STARRS-1 telescope on the Hawaiian Island of Maui added asteroid 2013 MZ5 to the list …
Solar System
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Exoplanet Studies Suggests Our Solar System Far From Ordinary
The first confirmed detection of an exoplanet came in 1992, followed by the first detection of an exoplanet orbiting a star in 1995. Improved observational techniques have since seen the rate of discoveries accelerate and …
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Meteoroids and Meteorites Explained
This article will explain the differences between a meteoroid, meteor and meteorite. It will also provide details on some of the 10 biggest meteor showers of the year. Meteoroids Meteoroids are pieces of rock or …
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The Next Gold Rush: Asteroid Mining?
After asteroid 433 Eros flew close to the Earth in 1998, scientists estimated that the rocky body contained around 20 billion tons of precious metals, including gold, platinum and titanium. This would have an equivalent …
Astronomy Lists
Top 10 Facts About Our Solar System
The “solar system” is simply the name of our own planetary system. Our solar system consists of 1 central star and the smaller objects that orbit it in space, including 8 planets, 200+ moons, 4,584 …
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Did Gold Fall From Outer Space?
Ever wondered where gold comes from, what inspired mankind’s fascination with the shiny precious metal and where the next gold rush may be found? The following articles presents some interesting facts about gold which should …
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The Leonid Meteor Shower Explained
Every November the region of the night sky associated with the constellation of Leo is filled with a prolific meteor shower, known as the Leonids. The Leonids generally occur each year between November 13th and …
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Fun Facts About The Geminids Meteor Shower
Each December, stargazers are treated to the year’s grand finale meteor shower known as the Geminids. This dazzling two week spectacle is one of the 10 biggest annual meteor showers, and considered one of the …
Astronomy Lists
Fun Facts About The Leonid Meteor Shower
Each year in November, a spectacular meteor shower known as the Leonids lights up the heavens in that region of the night sky associated with the constellation Leo. This famous meteor shower has captivated stargazers …
Solar System
The Planet Neptune
In 1846, English astronomer John C. Adams and Frenchman Urbain Le Verrier are credited with discovering the planet Neptune. It is also the first planet to be discovered through mathematical prediction after it was noticed …