Guide to Space
Are Martian Dust Storms Dangerous?
Just how dangerous are the terrifying dust storms that swarm Mars? Brave explorers trek across the red dunes of Mars…
The Dwarf Planet Quaoar
Quaoar, a dwarf planet that orbits within the Kuiper Belt, was discovered in 2002 by astronomers from Caltech. Like the…
The Planet Jupiter
Jupiter is the 5th planet in the Solar System, and the largest by far, easily visible in the night sky…
How Do Stars Go Rogue?
Rogue stars are moving so quickly they’re leaving the Milky Way, and never coming back. How in the Universe could…
What is the Asteroid Belt?
In the 18th century, observations made of all the known planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn) led astronomers…
The Dwarf Planet (and Plutoid) Makemake
In 2003, astronomer Mike Brown and his team from Caltech began a discovery process which would change the way we…
What is the Earth’s Average Temperature?
Earth is the only planet in our Solar System where life is known to exists. Note the use of the…
What Is A Dwarf Planet?
The term dwarf planet has been tossed around a lot in recent years. As part of a three-way categorization of…
The Dwarf Planet Haumea
The Trans-Neptunian region has become a veritable treasure trove of discoveries in recent years. Since 2003, the dwarf planets and…