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!
How Earth’s Atmosphere Burns Meteors, Comets, and Other Space Debris
Outer Space is full of potentially dangerous objects – objects such as asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and even man-made satellites that pose a risk to our planet. While the vast majority of such objects are not on a path to collide with our own planet, some occasionally are. Without the protection offered by our atmosphere, meteors, comets, and other such space debris would crash into the Earth’s surface, potentially causing significant damage. So – how exactly does our atmosphere protect us?
Favorite Reader Comments on Outer Space Universe
We get a lot of comments here on Outer Space Universe. This is one of our all time favorites so far!
Amazing Winter Planetary Alignment
Looking West on February 25, 2012
If you love seeing spectacular celestial bodies getting close to one another, then get ready! Just after sunset on February 25, 2012 there will be an amazing winter planetary alignment. It really doesn’t get any easier than this my fellow space fans. Here are your instructions: when the sun goes down on February 25th, put your winter coat on (optional), go outside, take a deep breath, look to the west and say WOW!
Close Up of the Horsehead Nebula in Orion
The Horsehead Nebula
There probably isn’t a nebula more recognizable than the Horsehead Nebula. Located in the Constellation Orion and part of the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex, this famous nebula has been capturing the imagination of astronomers for years. Let’s take a close up look at this nebula.