Guide to Space
Uranus’ Moon Titania
Thanks to the Voyager missions, which passed through the outer Solar system in the late 1970s and early 1980s, scientists…
How Do Astronauts Avoid Debris?
So, just how do we keep our space stations, ships and astronauts from being riddled with holes from all of…
What is a Terrestrial Planet?
Earth and all the other inner planets of the Solar System have something in common: they are composed of silicate…
Who Were the First Men on the Moon?
On July 20th, 1969, history was made when men walked on the Moon for the very first time. The result…
What is the Habitable Zone?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6g7c00v_nY We've found hundreds of exoplanets in the galaxy. But only a few of them have just the right combination…
What Did Galileo Invent?
Galileo is considered one of the greatest astronomers of all time. His discovery of Jupiter's major moons (Io, Europa, Ganymede…
What are the Signs of the Planets?
In our long history of staring up at the stars, human beings have assigned various qualities, names, and symbols for…
What Is The Space Age?
With the end of World War II, the Allies and the Soviet Bloc found themselves locked in a state of…
Will We Ever Reach Another Star?
We hear about discoveries of exoplanets every day. So how long will it take us to find another planet like…
What Is a Tsunami?
For people living in oceanfront communities, the prospect of a tsunami is a frightening one. Much like earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes…