- 19 August 2016
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Does the idea of floating around in space sound like a fun idea to you? Then perhaps you have even had the idea to become an astronaut one day. This is an awesome career where you are sure to see things that are totally “out of this world.” However, it takes a lot of skill and knowledge to become one of these space-people. Read on to get a better idea of just what it takes to become an astronaut.
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- 12 August 2016
You probably already know we have a galaxy and it’s called the Milky Way. But did you know there are around 170 billion other galaxies in the observable universe? Let’s explore some of the different types of galaxies to discover what they’re all about.
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- 5 August 2016
Did you know Mars has two moons? Did you know they are not anything like our moon? Let’s take a trip around Phobos and Deimos to learn all about these “rocky bodies.”
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- 27 July 2016
Some jobs require some very specialized uniforms. Firefighters wear thick clothing that protects them from the flames and heat of a burning building, while Scuba divers wear very tight, waterproof suits that keeps their skin from getting wet. But even these special suits can’t compare to the astronauts. Let’s explore the space suit.
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- 22 July 2016
Everybody loves Saturn. This gas giant is the second largest planet in our solar system. But what do we really know about Saturn? We know it has many rings that circle around and around in a never-ending loop. But did you know Saturn is so light it could actually float in water? Or that this planet has A LOT of moons? Let’s take a spin around Saturn for a close-up look at all this awesome planet has to offer…It simply “rings” with amazing facts.
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- 15 July 2016
When we look up into the night sky, we probably see lots of stars. But did you know all these twinkling orbs can be very different from one another? Let’s take a journey through the types of stars. It’s going to be amazing!
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- 8 July 2016
There are billions upon billions of stars in the universe. But did you know each of these stars can be very different from one another? Let’s explore the stars to find out what exactly is going on waaaaaay out there…
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- 29 June 2016
Nebulae are super cool cosmic clouds. They are made up of all sorts of things like dust, helium, hydrogen, plasma and gas. They are also places where new stars are “born.”
Let’s explore 5 famous “space nurseries” that are beautiful, yet are weird in appearance.
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- 24 June 2016
We can’t see the wind and we certainly can never catch it. But it can be fun when we have a new kite, want to play in the waves or even just need to cool off on a hot summer’s day.
Wind doesn’t only happen here on Earth. Did you know there are three other planets known for their super-powered wind storms? Check them out…just be careful not to get blown away.
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- 16 June 2016
Did you know that your weight and age here on Earth is not the same as what your weight and age would be on other planets? Lets travel around our Solar System to explore the difference all those light-years and atmospheres make on your planetary person.
Grab your calculators as you are going to be astonished!
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