Solar System

  • Nothing But the Facts About Nicolaus Copernicus

    Nicolaus Copernicus is most famously known for postulating the theory of the heliocentric model. Living and working during the late 1400s and early 1500s, much of his hypothesis was unproven for years, however, his work became the basis of the astronomical revolution during the Renaissance.
    Published by Jason C. Chavis (4350 pts) on Aug 14, 2009 to
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  • Oceans in the Solar System

    There is a strong possibility that oceans exist currently and have existed in the past on other objects in our solar system besides Earth; if you were not aware, or if you are, read on for a summation of the current thinking.
    Published by slight_underweft (1296 pts) on Jul 30, 2009 to
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  • Historical and Modern Theories of the Solar System

    The Sun is just a normal star somewhere in this gigantic universe. What makes it special is that it has evolved in a way that fosters life. The formation of the solar system has been a mystery since it has been discovered. Let us look at some of these theories.
    Published by informationishere (1303 pts) on Jul 30, 2009 to
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  • How the Planets, Moons and Other Astronomical Objects are Named

    The organization known as the International Astronomical Union is responsible for naming planets, moons, planetary features and minor bodies within the solar system. It is also responsible for deciding the parameters that define each type of celestial body.
    Published by Jason C. Chavis (4350 pts) on Jul 18, 2009 to
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  • Nothing But The Facts About Sunspots

    The Sun may look just like a hot ball of fire but the immense amounts of activity that goes on within it leads to fascinating phenomena on its surface. Amidst the glare, some dark regions develop on Sun's surface. These are known as sunspots. There's more!
    Published by informationishere (1303 pts) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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  • Mars Spectacular! Otherwise Known as: The Mars Hoax!

    The emails exclaim: Mars, close enough to be as big as the full moon in the night sky! No one alive today will ever see this again!! Don’t you believe it!!!
    Published by RC Davison (3079 pts) on May 25, 2009 to
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  • The Myth About the Tenth Planet in the Solar System

    For a number of years, astronomers and scientists postulated on the possibility of the existence of a tenth planet in the solar system. References to ancient cultures as well as questions about the orbit of gas giants prompted further investigations into the mysterious Planet X.
    Published by Jason C. Chavis (4350 pts) on May 24, 2009 to
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  • Cassini Mission Summary - Up to Date

    The Cassini spacecraft, named after Giovanni Cassini, was launched in 1997, its mission to gather high quality data of the planet Saturn and its moons. The mission has gone beyond expectations, sending stunning pictures and piles of data which will keep astronomers busy for some time.
    Published by johnsinit (12600 pts) on Apr 27, 2009 to
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  • The Kuiper Belt

    While only discovered recently, the Kuiper Belt is changing our understanding of the solar system.
    Published by mlaing (2017 pts) on Apr 27, 2009 to
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  • Nothing But the Facts about the Solar System:

    Amazing and interesting facts about Solar system.
    Published by nain (944 pts) on Mar 3, 2009 to
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