Jupiter

Could We Terraform Jupiter?

So just what would it take to terraform Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system? Just a few videos…

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What About a Mission to Europa?

Europa’s water exists in a layer around the planet, encased in a layer of ice. Could there be life down…

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New Horizons Mission to Pluto

Humans have been sending spacecraft to other planets, as well as asteroid and comets, for decades. But rarely have any…

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Once Around The Sun With Jupiter

For Jupiterians (Jovians?) a trip around the Sun takes 12 Earth years. If you were born today on the planet…

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Who Was Nicolaus Copernicus?

Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus revolutionized astronomy by proposing that the Earth and other planets revolved around the Sun

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Venus and Jupiter Meet At Last

The year's finest conjunction is upon us. Chances are you've been watching Venus and Jupiter at dusk for some time.…

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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…

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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…

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What is the Biggest Planet in the Solar System?

Ever since the invention of the telescope four hundred years ago, astronomers have been fascinated by the gas giant of…

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NASA Gives ‘GO’ for Mission to Alien Ocean World at Jupiter Moon Europa

Artist's concept of NASA mission streaking over ocean world of Europa. Credit: NASA/JPL Story updated[/caption] At long last NASA is…

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