How are Planetary Rings Formed and Which Planets Have Them?
Most of us have seen the pictures of the lone planet out in space with a dusty looking flat ring orbiting all of the way around it. These rings seem both alien and intriguing - why is it that some...
View ArticleMessenger Spacecraft Orbits Planet Mercury
On March 18, 2011, NASA's Messenger Spacecraft entered into an orbit around the planet Mercury. This is another first for the human race! No other man-made machine has ever pulled off this...
View ArticleApril is the Best Month to See Saturn this Year
Saturn will rule the night sky throughout the month of April this year. The Earth is between the Sun and Saturn and Saturn's rings are tilted toward the Earth almost nine degrees. Both of these factors...
View ArticleWhat are the Colors of the 9 Planets in Our Solar System?
Not only is this a trick question, it's a tricky question to answer. When you think about the colors of the 9 planets in the Solar System, you are actually thinking about the old definition of the...
View Article5 Notable Planets Located Outside of Solar System with Pictures
The planets located in our own solar system are by far the most well-known planets for the majority of people. Yet, as you might guess, there are many planets located outside of our own solar system....
View ArticleSaturn and Two Moons: Dione and Titan
You know....NASA's Cassini spacecraft has taken some pretty amazing pictures, but this has to be one of the best. This image, released on December 22, 2011 shows Saturn's largest moon, Titan, almost...
View ArticleJupiter Red Spot Facts
Today, I want to take a closer look at Jupiter's Great Red Spot. I thought it would be fun if we discussed some Jupiter Red Spot Facts.Read the rest of this article "Jupiter Red Spot Facts" at Outer...
View ArticleSo Just How Big is the Planet Mars?
Have you ever wondered just how big is the planet Mars? Well, wonder no more! Mars has a diameter of 6,792 km or 4,221 miles. The diameter of Mars is about 1/2 that of Earth's diameter. Read the rest...
View ArticleThe Mass of Planets – How Much Do the Planets in Our Solar System Weigh?
As you most likely know, our solar system contains several different planets. Have you ever wondered how much each of the planets in our solar system weighs? Before discussing this topic, it is...
View ArticleFacts About Jupiter
I thought it was about time we talked about Jupiter. Jupiter is, after all, the biggest planet in our Solar System. In fact, it's almost big enough to be a star! Let's explore some facts about...
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