Solar Probe Plus Will Delve Into Coronal Mysteries
NASA’s Solar Probe Plus will become the first spacecraft to plunge into the Sun. It won’t enter the Sun’s surface, but its strange outer atmosphere, …
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Helix Nebula: The Remnants of a Stellar Neighbor
A giant eye in the sky made up of gas and dust. This could be easily described as a exotic cosmic piece of art. How was it created? And what will its …
Continue ReadingA Journey to the Inner and Outer Planets of Our Solar System
Someone might ask, why is our Solar System divided in two and what is the difference between the inner planets and outer planets? Read this article to …
Continue ReadingFast Facts on the Arctic Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)
The Arctic Northern Lights are spectacular and really fun to watch. But did you ever wonder what they are and how they are formed? In this article, we …
Continue ReadingThe Story Behind the Mysterious Bright Star in Cygnus - Deneb
Among the most impressive and prominent stars in the sky - Deneb deserves our admiration.
Learn more about the massive giant and how you can easily …
Sounding Rockets Aid Atmospheric, Space Research
Sounding rockets are used to measure the properties of the upper atmosphere as well as to take ‘snapshots’ of phenomena in outer space. These rockets …
Continue ReadingImportant Facts About the Sun's Chromosphere
The Sun’s chromosphere is actually the invisible upper layer of its atmosphere. Yet, it produces some of the Sun’s most spectacular phenomena.
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Barycenter of the Solar System
Barycenter is commonly known as the center of mass. In this article we will explore what the concept of the barycenter is, what the barycenter of the …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Gibbous Moon? When is the Best Time to Observe It?
The Moon remains one of the most fascinating objects in the night sky. This article will give a little insight into how the lunar phases occur, what …
Continue ReadingGravity in Space: How Gravitational Force Interacts with the Cosmos
Gravity is present everywhere in the Universe. In this article we will explore the concept of the force of gravity in space and look at Newton’s …
Continue ReadingIs It Possible to Travel Faster Than the Speed of Light - The Universal Speed Limit?
No matter how powerful a spaceship engine is, the most extreme speed is limited to the speed of light. However, as the speed approach this limit, …
Continue ReadingSTEREO Images of the Sun - Learn About the Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory or STEREO
The Sun affects every aspect of life on Earth and understanding it becomes more vital as we extend technology and working environments into space. …
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