Did you know that the largest moon in our Solar System orbits the largest planet in our Solar System? Ganymede, a moon orbiting Jupiter wins the prize as the largest moon in our Solar System.
Ganymede, The Largest Moon In Our Solar System
9 Stunning Pictures of Meteor Impact Craters on Earth
This set of 10 pictures of meteor impact craters should help you appreciate just how amazing a meteoric impact truly is.
November Constellations in the Night Sky with Star Map
November is a transition month for night sky observing. The summer constellations are fading and the winter constellations are on the rise. The November night sky is dominated by three popular star groups: Andromeda, Cassiopeia and Pisces.
Where in the Solar System is the Asteroid Belt?
I’ve been thinking about asteroids this week. Did you know that on October 12, 2010 an asteroid called 2010 TD54 passed within 28,000 miles of the Earth? That’s pretty close. In fact, it passed within the orbit of the moon and close to the orbit of some of our own satellites.
What is the temperature of Outer Space?
Most of us probably know that it is cold in outer space – but how cold is it, exactly? Is the temperature of outer space the same everywhere, or does the temperature differ in different areas? Read on for answers to these questions and more.