Planets
The Mass of Planets – How Much Do the Planets in Our Solar System Weigh?
As you most likely know, our solar system contains several different planets. Have you ever wondered how much each of the planets in our solar system weighs?
So Just How Big is the Planet Mars?
The Planet Mars
Have you ever wondered just how big is the planet Mars? Well, wonder no more! Mars has a diameter of 6,792 km or 4,221 miles. The diameter of Mars is about 1/2 that of Earth’s diameter.
Jupiter Red Spot Facts
Jupiter's Great Red Spot
Today, I want to take a closer look at Jupiter’s Great Red Spot. I thought it would be fun if we discussed some Jupiter Red Spot Facts. Ready? Here we go!
Saturn and Two Moons: Dione and Titan
Two of Saturn's Moons: Titan and Dione
You know….NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has taken some pretty amazing pictures, but this has to be one of the best. This image, released on December 22, 2011 shows Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, almost eclipsing Saturn’s fourth-largest moon, Dione. Fantastic!
5 Notable Planets Located Outside of Solar System with Pictures
The planets located in our own solar system are by far the most well-known planets for the majority of people. Yet, as you might guess, there are many planets located outside of our own solar system. These planets are known as extrasolar planets, or exoplanets. While you might think there are thousands of known exoplanets, scientists have only identified around 650 of them to date. Here are 5 of the more notable planets located outside our own solar system:
