Solar System

  • Facts And Information About The Van Allen Radiation Belt

    Cosmic particles, once a topic of mystery and science fiction, are found in some concentration in the vicinity of our earth. In the late 1950's, James Arthur Van Allen launched a probe to learn more about them. What exactly are the Van Allen Belts, and what are their secrets?
    Published by VinceSummers (81 pts) on Nov 18, 2009 to
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  • Voyager 2 Mission Overview

    After a few problems shortly after its launch, Voyager 2 showed its mettle, zooming past Jupiter and Saturn while taking some of the most stunning photographs earthlings would ever see. Voyager 2 continued steadily gathering data as it passed by Uranus and Neptune.
    Published by johnsinit (12600 pts) on Nov 16, 2009 to
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  • LCROSS’s Impact On the Moon (October 9, 2009): What Is It All About?

    The much talked about event of LCROSS impact on moon, was successfully executed on October 9, 2009. This mega event had a lot of apprehensions and expectations. It may reveal some long awaited questions about the moon, which may change the history of mankind. Did we learn anything so far?
    Published by Sushma (2979 pts) on Oct 28, 2009 to
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  • Nothing But the Facts About Carolyn Porco

    Dr. Carolyn Porco is an imaging scientist famous for working on the Voyager and Cassini missions to Uranus, Neptune and Saturn. She is also in charge of the upcoming New Horizons imaging mission to Pluto and Kuiper Belt.
    Published by Jason C. Chavis (4377 pts) on Oct 14, 2009 to
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  • Exploring the Many Causes of Space Weather and its Effects on Earth

    The concept of space weather might seem strange, but it appears less so once you realize this kind of weather doesn't involve rain, snow, heat, cold or other atmospheric conditions.
    Published by ebishirl (1545 pts) on Oct 7, 2009 to
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  • India’s First Moon Mission - Chandrayaan-1 And Its Premature End

    Read a review of the Chandrayaan-1 mission and what lead to its early failure as well as what was learned from this first mission to the Moon by India before it was lost.
    Published by rojarose (2056 pts) on Sep 26, 2009 to
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  • Phobos Grunt Mission - Behind Schedule?

    The Russian Phobos-Grunt Mission will visit Phobos, one of Mars’ moons to collect surface data. Included in the mission will also be a Chinese Mars orbiter called Yinghuo-1, which will orbit Mars for a year, taking photos and other data to study Mars’ magnetic field.
    Published by johnsinit (12600 pts) on Sep 23, 2009 to
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  • A Review of the Inner Planets of Our Solar System

    Looking for information on the inner planets of our solar system? Which planets and what is their order from the Sun? Read on to find out about Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.
    Published by RC Davison (3079 pts) on Sep 17, 2009 to
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  • The Outer Planets - Realm of the Gas Giants

    What are the outer planets? What are they made of? The inner planets are of a rocky nature, while the outer planets are giant balls of gas, with rings and large moon systems. Take a tour of the outer planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and...
    Published by RC Davison (3079 pts) on Sep 17, 2009 to
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  • Nothing But the Facts About Saturn

    Learn amazing facts about Saturn, the second-largest planet in the solar system. See incredible images of this beautiful planet and its rings.
    Published by Robyn Broyles (11124 pts) on Sep 16, 2009 to
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