The Colors of Space
- 16 June 2017
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How many colors can the human eye see? Can we see color in space? Read on to learn more about color in space.
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Olympus Mons Largest Volcano in the Solar System
- 14 June 2017
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What is the largest volcano here on Earth? Scientists discovered Tamu Massif 1000 miles off the coast of Japan in 2013. With a span of 120,000 miles, it is the largest on Earth. Another volcano bigger than that exists on Mars. Read on to learn more about Olympus Mons.
Read the full articleTraveling Light Speed
- 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 articleMeteor Showers and Fun Facts
- 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.
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- 19 May 2017
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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.
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- 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 articleThe Changing Colors of the Moon
- 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 articleTycho Brahe Accurate Astronomer
- 4 May 2017
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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.
Read the full articleThe Invention of the Telescope and How We See Deep Into Space
- 28 April 2017
Have you ever tried to look at an object far away and make out its details? Our eye unassisted can only see objects clearly a few meters away. With the assistance of mirrors and special lenses a telescope will make the object appear closer to your eyes. Read on to find out who invented the telescope and how it has assisted scientists peering into the depths of space.
Read the full articleInternational Space Station Fun Facts
- 21 April 2017
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How easy is it for you to brush your teeth in the morning? Can you easily wash your face? What if the water coming from your faucet started to float? These are some of the things that the astronauts on the International Space Station deal with on their mission. Read on to learn more about the International Space Station.
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