Guide to Space
End of the Earth
Humanity may end in many different ways. We might kill ourselves through nuclear war, or die from a global disease…
Does Earth Have Rings?
If you're talking about majestic ice rings, like we see around Saturn, Uranus or Jupiter, then no, Earth doesn't have…
Mass of the Earth
The Earth has a mass of 5.97×1024 kg. You can also check out these books about the planet Earth from…
What is Jupiter Made Of?
Of all the Jovian related questions that we get here at Universe Today, what is Jupiter made of is one…
How Did Jupiter Get its Name?
Jupiter has been known since very ancient times, so how did Jupiter get its name? While it had many names…
The Difference Between Reflectors and Refractors
When you choose a telescope, there are two main kinds you can pick from, reflectors and refractors. Both can be…
What are Telescopes?
Early theories of the Universe were limited by the lack of telescopes. Many of modern astronomy's findings would never have…
Venus’ Orbit Around the Sun
The orbit of Venus is the most circular in the entire Solar System. In mathematical terms, the eccentricity of Venus…
Does Venus Have Volcanoes?
Our planet is an active world geologically. We have volcanoes constantly erupting across the planet, especially in the regions where…
Does Venus Have Rings?
Unfortunately, Venus doesn't have rings. It also doesn't have any moons; although, Venus might have had a moon in the…