Seals Use Astronomy as Navigation Aid
Yes, we've heard bees use the Earth's magnetic field to navigate by. We've also heard about some bird species following…
Orbit of Jupiter
The orbit of Jupiter, like that of all the planets, is elliptical instead of circular. At perihelion(closest approach) Jupiter comes…
Does Jupiter Have Rings
We all known that Saturn has rings, but does Jupiter have rings? Yes, it does. Four planets have a rings…
How Strong Is Jupiter’s Gravity?
Jupiter is the most massive planet in our Solar System and; therefore, the gravity of Jupiter is the most intense…
What is the Diameter of Jupiter?
The diameter of Jupiter at its equator is 142,984 km. Since it rotates very quickly, completing a full rotation in…
Super-Earths: How Much Are They Like Earth?
With yesterday's announcement about finding a batch of so-called “super-Earths†- rocky alien worlds a few times more massive than…
Telescope Review – Celestron NexStar 102 SLT
Are you looking for a sweet little telescope that can take abuse and keep coming back for more? Designed for…
NASA Says Launchpad Damage Shouldn’t Impact Shuttle Schedule
About 5,300 special heat-resistant bricks broke off a flame trench wall of launchpad 39 A at Kennedy Space Center during…
Phoenix Finds No Water on Mars Surface… So Far
The results are now in from the first sample of Mars regolith to be baked in Phoenix's oven. It's not…
What are Temperatures Like on Jupiter?
Jupiter, which takes its name from the father of the gods in ancient Roman mythology, is the largest planet in…