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- 10 June 2017
Astronomers have discovered a massive planet 650 light years away, but it is scorching hot and super massive. Why is it so hot? What makes it 2.5 times larger than Jupiter? Read on to learn more about this massive scorching hot planet.
Read the full article- 1 June 2017
Have you ever traveled in an airplane and looked down upon the Earth? Did you see things that made you wonder what they were? Archeologists want to discover what lies beneath the Earth by using satellites. Read on to learn more about using satellites to discover ancient artifacts.
Read the full article- 1 June 2017
If you look into the water and see a dark shadow do you think it is a fish? If it is large, do you think it may be a shark? It is hard to tell from shadow what lies below the surface of the water. Scientists are trying to discover what is passing in front of the Boyajian Star. Read on to learn more about this great mystery.
Read the full article- 26 May 2017
How fast have you traveled? Were you in a car or an airplane? How long would it take to travel to the moon if you flew as fast as the speed of light? Read on to learn more about traveling at the speed of light.
Read the full article- 26 May 2017
Have you ever seen a meteor shower? Do you know where they come from? What happens if one lands in your backyard? Read on to learn about meteors, showers, and other fun facts.
Read the full article- 19 May 2017
How do you know what the weather will be tomorrow? Do you know the last frost date for your area? Ancient civilizations studied the universe and calculated planting and harvesting seasons based on their observations. Read on to learn about the ancient Mayan astronomers.
Read the full article- 19 May 2017
Do you own a map? Most people these days have a phone that helps them navigate directions. Imagine for a minute not having a map or your phone. How would you find your way to the next town? The ancient mariners used the stars, moon, sun, and planets to help them navigate the vast oceans. Read on to learn about the devices they used.
Read the full article- 12 May 2017
You probably know by now that our Earth is not the biggest planet. Compared to our sun we are quite small. Did you know that there are several other stars that are larger than our sun? Read on to learn more about one of these stars. Then be sure to look in the night sky and find it glowing orange.
Read the full article- 12 May 2017
Have you ever seen an Orange Moon? How about a Blue Moon? You may hear people talk about the moon changing colors. Does it really? Is the moon a chameleon? Read on to find out if our moon changes color.
Read the full article- 4 May 2017
Astronomers constantly look for new stars using very powerful telescopes. Imagine staring at the stars night after night using nothing but your eye when suddenly you discover a new star. Before the times of telescopes an astronomer discovered a “new” star using his eyes. Read on to find out who he was and what important discoveries he made.
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