Articles related to "Solar System"
Pluto Axed
There is no longer a ninth planet from the sun. Little Pluto is ejected from the planetary family.
pluto • demoted • axed • no longer a planet • eight planets
There is no longer a ninth planet from the sun. Little Pluto is ejected from the planetary family.
pluto • demoted • axed • no longer a planet • eight planets
Our 'Spooky' Solar System
In this article, we will look at some of the spooky tales about objects and areas in our galaxy.
ufo • mars • martian • alien • pluto
In this article, we will look at some of the spooky tales about objects and areas in our galaxy.
ufo • mars • martian • alien • pluto
Solar Eclipse and Space Sites
Learn about the solar eclipse. There's also a link to the Global Schoolhouse Space Science website. Lots of interesting sites of our solar system.
space • astronomy • solar eclipse • planets • mars
Learn about the solar eclipse. There's also a link to the Global Schoolhouse Space Science website. Lots of interesting sites of our solar system.
space • astronomy • solar eclipse • planets • mars
Solar System Landmarks Part 1
5 Landmarks of the solar system described.
solar system • astronomy • wonders
5 Landmarks of the solar system described.
solar system • astronomy • wonders
The Fate of the Earth
What will happen to Earth in the future? Where will our solar system end up and what will the sky look like for any observers still around?
fate • future • earth • solar system • sun
What will happen to Earth in the future? Where will our solar system end up and what will the sky look like for any observers still around?
fate • future • earth • solar system • sun
Our Life-Giving Sun
The Sun is the source of life in our solar system. It gives us nourishment, warmth, and light. It also lashes out with explosions and strong winds, and can damage our body. Learn all you need to know about our fascinating Sun!
sun • cancer • burn • flare • wind
The Sun is the source of life in our solar system. It gives us nourishment, warmth, and light. It also lashes out with explosions and strong winds, and can damage our body. Learn all you need to know about our fascinating Sun!
sun • cancer • burn • flare • wind
How Much Do You Know About Asteroids?
How much do you know about asteroids? This article will introduce you to the asteroids that exist in our solar system.
asteroid • satellite • comet • earth • moon
How much do you know about asteroids? This article will introduce you to the asteroids that exist in our solar system.
asteroid • satellite • comet • earth • moon
Sun Facts
The Sun, our nearest star and the center of our solar system, is a giant burning collection of gases. Brush up on your solar facts.
sun facts • mass of sun • diameter of sun • temperature of sun • degrees kelvins
The Sun, our nearest star and the center of our solar system, is a giant burning collection of gases. Brush up on your solar facts.
sun facts • mass of sun • diameter of sun • temperature of sun • degrees kelvins
Mars Facts
The Red Planet, named after the Roman God of War, may someday be the site of a peaceful human settlement. Past missions to Mars have already taught us much.
mars facts • red planet • god of war planet • viking and mars • pathfinder and mars
The Red Planet, named after the Roman God of War, may someday be the site of a peaceful human settlement. Past missions to Mars have already taught us much.
mars facts • red planet • god of war planet • viking and mars • pathfinder and mars
Comet Enke – A Threat To Earth?
Is Comet Enke and the Taurid Meteor Shower that caused the Tunguska Event in 1908 on an inevitable second collision course with Earth?
comet enke • threat to earth • history comet enke • short period comet • strike earth
Is Comet Enke and the Taurid Meteor Shower that caused the Tunguska Event in 1908 on an inevitable second collision course with Earth?
comet enke • threat to earth • history comet enke • short period comet • strike earth
Mercury Facts
Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, is a little speedster that is both scorching hot AND freezing cold.
mercury facts • closest planet to the sun • mariner 10 and mercury • caloris basin • temperature on mercury
Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, is a little speedster that is both scorching hot AND freezing cold.
mercury facts • closest planet to the sun • mariner 10 and mercury • caloris basin • temperature on mercury
Venus Facts
What do you know about the second planet from the sun? Could studying Venus hold insight into Earth's future?
venus facts • greenhouse effect on venus • venus and global warming • earth's twin • carbon dioxide atmosphere on venus
What do you know about the second planet from the sun? Could studying Venus hold insight into Earth's future?
venus facts • greenhouse effect on venus • venus and global warming • earth's twin • carbon dioxide atmosphere on venus
Christmas Gifts for Kids Who Love Astronomy
Here I'll present great gift ideas that educate and inspire young astronomers!
gift • christmas • santa • claus • present
Here I'll present great gift ideas that educate and inspire young astronomers!
gift • christmas • santa • claus • present
Comet Holmes Now Larger than Sun
Comet Holmes is now greater than the size of the sun and continues to be easy to spot in the night sky.
comet holmes larger than sun • new largest object in solar system • hubble images comet holmes • how to find comet holmes • comet holmes passes mirfak
Comet Holmes is now greater than the size of the sun and continues to be easy to spot in the night sky.
comet holmes larger than sun • new largest object in solar system • hubble images comet holmes • how to find comet holmes • comet holmes passes mirfak
Greener Home Construction
Steps are being taken to provide consumers of new homes that use more sustainable and renewable energy sources.
solar power • wind power • sustainable energy • renewable energy for homes • home energy
Steps are being taken to provide consumers of new homes that use more sustainable and renewable energy sources.
solar power • wind power • sustainable energy • renewable energy for homes • home energy
Mars Close Approach
Mars made its closest approach to Earth in over 60,000 years last week. Why does Mars capture the attention of scientists and other people so much?
geology • geophysics • earth science • science • planetary science
Mars made its closest approach to Earth in over 60,000 years last week. Why does Mars capture the attention of scientists and other people so much?
geology • geophysics • earth science • science • planetary science
Space Crafts
The 30th anniversary of man landing on the moon is coming so let's celebrate! Launch yourself into a few of these crafts and art projects and discover a world of fun.
space • hovercraft • nanorover • rockets • stars
The 30th anniversary of man landing on the moon is coming so let's celebrate! Launch yourself into a few of these crafts and art projects and discover a world of fun.
space • hovercraft • nanorover • rockets • stars
Voyager 1 to Reach 100 AU from Sun
Voyager 1, which was instrumental in changing the way we look at the solar system, will be 100 times farther from the Sun than Earth on approximately August 12.
voyager 1 • 100 au • heliopause • solar wind • sun
Voyager 1, which was instrumental in changing the way we look at the solar system, will be 100 times farther from the Sun than Earth on approximately August 12.
voyager 1 • 100 au • heliopause • solar wind • sun
Web Scavenger Hunts for Students
Web scavenger funts are a fun way to teach research and critical thinking skills while students learn about a particular topic, such as the Revolutionary War. This article lists many fun web sites.
web hunts • treasure hunts • scavenger hunts • computers • technology
Web scavenger funts are a fun way to teach research and critical thinking skills while students learn about a particular topic, such as the Revolutionary War. This article lists many fun web sites.
web hunts • treasure hunts • scavenger hunts • computers • technology
New Planet May Harbor Life
The first planet beyond our solar system that may contain water, and therefore life, was detected by a team of European astronomers.
red dwarfs • first earth like planets • life on planets • habitable planets • gliese 581 c
The first planet beyond our solar system that may contain water, and therefore life, was detected by a team of European astronomers.
red dwarfs • first earth like planets • life on planets • habitable planets • gliese 581 c
Ask an Expert
The best sites on the web, for getting answers to those questions about life's little mysteries.
questions • answers • ask • expert • scientist
The best sites on the web, for getting answers to those questions about life's little mysteries.
questions • answers • ask • expert • scientist
Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9
The impact of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 showed that the solar system is still a very volatile place.
comets • shoemaker-levy 9 • gene shoemaker • carolyn shoemaker • david levy
The impact of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 showed that the solar system is still a very volatile place.
comets • shoemaker-levy 9 • gene shoemaker • carolyn shoemaker • david levy
Gamma Ray Bursts Decoded?: Recent Observations Help Unravel Deca
bohdan paczynski • beppo-sax • gamma ray bursts • distance • measurement
bohdan paczynski • beppo-sax • gamma ray bursts • distance • measurement
Gliese 581c
The newest planet found outside our solar system by the telescope at the European Southern Observatory is orbiting a red dwarf star named Gliese 581.
gliese 581c • european southern observatory • red dwarf star • seti • planet
The newest planet found outside our solar system by the telescope at the European Southern Observatory is orbiting a red dwarf star named Gliese 581.
gliese 581c • european southern observatory • red dwarf star • seti • planet
Heavenly fireworks
Shooting stars seldom fail to amaze witnesses no matter age or cultural environment. Every night tiny bits of rock end their journey of eons wandering through space in a fiery blaze high on earth's atmosphere.
meteorite • shooting star • leonids • park forest • chicxulub
Shooting stars seldom fail to amaze witnesses no matter age or cultural environment. Every night tiny bits of rock end their journey of eons wandering through space in a fiery blaze high on earth's atmosphere.
meteorite • shooting star • leonids • park forest • chicxulub
Asimovs Science Fiction July 2008
Fiction this month from regulars Steven Utley and Briton Brian Stableford, veteran Michael Bishop, Kij Johnson, R. Neube and debutant Gord Sellar, reviews and columns..
asimovs • july 2008 • steven utley • brian stableford • michael bishop
Fiction this month from regulars Steven Utley and Briton Brian Stableford, veteran Michael Bishop, Kij Johnson, R. Neube and debutant Gord Sellar, reviews and columns..
asimovs • july 2008 • steven utley • brian stableford • michael bishop
Comet Holmes Suddenly Brightens
An unexpected brightening has brought Comet 17P/Holmes into naked-eye visibility. Catch it while you can.
comet holmes brightens • comet suddenly brightens • new comet seen in sky • comet appears in constellation perseus • comet holmes seen without telescope
An unexpected brightening has brought Comet 17P/Holmes into naked-eye visibility. Catch it while you can.
comet holmes brightens • comet suddenly brightens • new comet seen in sky • comet appears in constellation perseus • comet holmes seen without telescope
Death from Above - Meteors
Of the many threats posed to life on Earth by objects from outer space, meteors have a history of killing before and can do so again without warning.
pha • neo • meteor • death from above • asteroid
Of the many threats posed to life on Earth by objects from outer space, meteors have a history of killing before and can do so again without warning.
pha • neo • meteor • death from above • asteroid
Defining a Planet
The IAU votes on the proposed definition of "planet" August 24. If they vote yes, expect the solar system's community of planets to experience a growth spurt.
international astronomical union • iau • planet • 9 • pluto
The IAU votes on the proposed definition of "planet" August 24. If they vote yes, expect the solar system's community of planets to experience a growth spurt.
international astronomical union • iau • planet • 9 • pluto
Edwin Hubble, Scientist
Brief bio and discoveries of Edwin Hubble, who discovered more galaxies and that the universe expands; also known for Hubble's Law.
edwin hubble • edwin hubble scientist • edwin hubble brief bio • edwin hubble galaxies • hubble's law
Brief bio and discoveries of Edwin Hubble, who discovered more galaxies and that the universe expands; also known for Hubble's Law.
edwin hubble • edwin hubble scientist • edwin hubble brief bio • edwin hubble galaxies • hubble's law
Galileo Gallilei - The Paramount Astronomer of the 17th Century
the principle accomplishments of Galileo, and some of his trevails with the church
galileo galilei • astronomers • galileo galilei • astronomers • galileo galilei
the principle accomplishments of Galileo, and some of his trevails with the church
galileo galilei • astronomers • galileo galilei • astronomers • galileo galilei
Gegenschein and Zodiacal Light
Clear moonless nights during late February are the best times to look for Gegenschein and Zodiacal Light.
gegenschein and zodiacal light • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars • planets
Clear moonless nights during late February are the best times to look for Gegenschein and Zodiacal Light.
gegenschein and zodiacal light • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars • planets
Spectroscopy and Atomic Structure
Bohr's atomic model explains how electrons jumping between orbits in atoms cause emission and absorption line spectra and why each element has its own spectral signature.
spectroscopy • atomic structure • absorption lines • spectral lines • emission lines
Bohr's atomic model explains how electrons jumping between orbits in atoms cause emission and absorption line spectra and why each element has its own spectral signature.
spectroscopy • atomic structure • absorption lines • spectral lines • emission lines
What is a Galaxy, Anyway?
Everything you ever wanted--and needed--to know about galaxies. Including the galaxy we call home: the Milky Way!
milky • way • galaxy • galaxies • space
Everything you ever wanted--and needed--to know about galaxies. Including the galaxy we call home: the Milky Way!
milky • way • galaxy • galaxies • space
Shaving With Occam's Razor
Essay applying Occam's Razor in sorting out the Clinton vs Starr charges.
occam's razo clinton starr
Essay applying Occam's Razor in sorting out the Clinton vs Starr charges.
occam's razo clinton starr
The Night Sky for December 2007
December brings Mars at its best, two meteor showers, and questions about the Star of Bethlehem. Comet Holmes remains an impressive target.
december meteor showers • comet holmes december 2007 • planets in december 2007 • geminid meteor shower date • ursid meteor shower
December brings Mars at its best, two meteor showers, and questions about the Star of Bethlehem. Comet Holmes remains an impressive target.
december meteor showers • comet holmes december 2007 • planets in december 2007 • geminid meteor shower date • ursid meteor shower
The Production of Heavy Elements
The fact that Earth is a rocky planet is a large reason it is capable of supporting life. The heavy elements necessary for this were created in stars and supernovae.
heavy element production • nuclear fusion • supernovae and heavy elements • naturally ocurring elements • reasons the earth is capable of supporting life
The fact that Earth is a rocky planet is a large reason it is capable of supporting life. The heavy elements necessary for this were created in stars and supernovae.
heavy element production • nuclear fusion • supernovae and heavy elements • naturally ocurring elements • reasons the earth is capable of supporting life
Big World: Citizen Zero
A preview of the up-coming Massively Multi-player Online roleplaying game. This one looks like it will deliver the goods!
big • world • online • massively • multiplayer
A preview of the up-coming Massively Multi-player Online roleplaying game. This one looks like it will deliver the goods!
big • world • online • massively • multiplayer
Orionid Meteor Shower 2006
The Orionid meteor shower springs to life this weekend as a new moon stays out of the way of October's best shooting *stars*.
orionids • 2006 • observing • meteor shower • halley's comet
The Orionid meteor shower springs to life this weekend as a new moon stays out of the way of October's best shooting *stars*.
orionids • 2006 • observing • meteor shower • halley's comet
The Big and the Small - Part 2
Last week we looked at how the four fundamental forces influence matter on the atomic and microscopic scales, this week we look at the macroscopic and cosmic scales.
4 forces • four forces • gravity • weak force • strong force
Last week we looked at how the four fundamental forces influence matter on the atomic and microscopic scales, this week we look at the macroscopic and cosmic scales.
4 forces • four forces • gravity • weak force • strong force
Astronomy and Car Names
Cars often have names with an astronomical theme. What are some car models with names from astronomy?
astronomy • car models • car • astronomical • car names
Cars often have names with an astronomical theme. What are some car models with names from astronomy?
astronomy • car models • car • astronomical • car names
Facts about Earth
Earth is remarkable because it is currently the only planet we know in the entire universe to harbor life.
earth facts • information about earth's atmosphere • layers of earth's atmosphere • interior of earth • layers of earth's interior
Earth is remarkable because it is currently the only planet we know in the entire universe to harbor life.
earth facts • information about earth's atmosphere • layers of earth's atmosphere • interior of earth • layers of earth's interior
Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center
View the stars and planets during SkyTalks at Reno's only planetarium, plus enjoy 3-D documentary films and planetary views throughout the year. Enjoy special shows, too.
fleischmann planetarium • science center • university of nevada • reno nevada • reno entertainment
View the stars and planets during SkyTalks at Reno's only planetarium, plus enjoy 3-D documentary films and planetary views throughout the year. Enjoy special shows, too.
fleischmann planetarium • science center • university of nevada • reno nevada • reno entertainment
Newton's First Law
Newton's First Law, the simplest of Newton's three laws of motion, provides a frame of reference for understanding all motion in the Universe.
newton's first law • law of inertia • newton's 1st law • motion • force
Newton's First Law, the simplest of Newton's three laws of motion, provides a frame of reference for understanding all motion in the Universe.
newton's first law • law of inertia • newton's 1st law • motion • force
Star Lifespan
Each star is unique, and the lifespan of every star is determined primarily by it's mass. The more massive a star is, the shorter its lifespan.
star lifespan • stars • star birth • stellar evolution • hydrogen fusion
Each star is unique, and the lifespan of every star is determined primarily by it's mass. The more massive a star is, the shorter its lifespan.
star lifespan • stars • star birth • stellar evolution • hydrogen fusion
This Little Light of Mine - How Can I Make it Shine?
A very brief description of what causes light to be emitted.
light • electron • ion • photon • quantum
A very brief description of what causes light to be emitted.
light • electron • ion • photon • quantum
Venus, Our Sister Planet
Some facts & fancy about Venus, the second planet from the Sun.
venus • jupiter • planet • earth • sun
Some facts & fancy about Venus, the second planet from the Sun.
venus • jupiter • planet • earth • sun
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