Guide to Space
Why is it Tough to Land on a Comet?
Why is landing on a comet so difficult and what does this tell us about future missions to comets and…
The Dwarf Planet Ceres
Located in the Solar System's Main Asteroid Belt, between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, is the dwarf planet Ceres,…
What is the Oort Cloud?
At the edge of the Solar System, there exists a large cloud of icy material and rock, which is where…
How Massive Can Black Holes Get?
We talk about stellar mass and supermassive black holes. What are the limits? How massive can these things get? Without…
The Dwarf Planet Sedna
There has been quite a bit of buzz about dwarf planets lately. Ever since the discovery of Eris in 2005,…
Could We Terraform Jupiter?
So just what would it take to terraform Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system? Just a few videos…
The Planet Mercury
Mercury is the closest planet to our Sun, the smallest of the eight planets, and one of the most extreme…
The Planet Saturn
The gas giant Saturn is a fascinating place. In addition to its size, impressive ring system, and weather systems, it…
Could We Make Artificial Gravity?
It's a staple of scifi, and a requirement if we're going to travel long-term in space. Will we ever develop…
Eris’ Moon Dysnomia
Ask a person what Dysnomia refers to, and they might venture that it's a medical condition. In truth, they would…