What about the time when the Earth was purple?

We Thought They Were Just Stars But They Might Be Inhabited

On April 5, 1973, NASA launched the Pioneer 11 mission into the outer solar system. Pioneer 11 would become the first spacecraft to fly by Saturn, and it flew by Jupiter and the asteroid belt along the way. It launched about a month...

Stars twinkle because their light is distorted by Earth's atmosphere, while the Sun and planets appear steady due to their closer distance and larger size.

In an exciting discovery, scientists have found a "perfect solar system" that is similar to our own located 100 light years away. The system has six planets all about the same size, and their orbits have been barely disturbed for up to...

The Chandra X-ray telescope and other observatories are being used to study stars that could potentially harbor habitable planets. Future observatories will use the data to narrow down the list for possible Earth-like planets to image....

Astronomers discover a mysterious star that defies all known science!

See Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars this month. Also, see the Winter Stars, Winter Triangle, the Geminid Meteor Shower. <b<br/>r/>

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

There are three types of solar systems in the universe: ordered, anti-ordered and mixed. Anti-ordered systems are those where large planets are closer to the star and become smaller as they move away. In mixed systems, the planets are...

Skywatching: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Also, a solar sail streak across the night sky and more!<b<br/>r/>

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

On Sept. 18, 1977, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft took a photo of Earth and the moon.



It was the first time both the Earth and the moon were captured in a single frame. At the time, Voyager 1 was more than 7 million miles away...

Sing with Leo the Truck The Planets song for kids. Let’s learn the planets with Leo and his friends. Robots introduce us to the planets, and then get into a rocket and fly to each of them. Planets spin and spin and they go around the...

Explore the capabilities of cutting-edge telescopes that allow scientists to peer into the depths of space and time.

Why Earth 2.0 may not be such a feasible place for people to live.

40 Jupiter Mass Binary Objects - or JuMBOs - discovered by JWST.

This video explores the concept of migration, highlighting how animals, including humans, migrate for various reasons. It delves into the migratory patterns of ducks, fish, and even planets. Additionally, it discusses the ancient...

Go on an exciting journey through our solar system as they explore planets, stars, moons, comets, and asteroids. Learn about the sun at the center, visit each of the eight planets, and discover fascinating facts about space. This...

Explore the fascinating world of the solar system through the eyes of the eight planets. From the scorching heat of Mercury to the icy depths of Neptune, each planet offers a unique glimpse into the vastness of space and the wonders of...

This video explains the concept of gravity and its importance in our daily lives. It explores how Sir Isaac Newton discovered gravity and how it keeps objects, including ourselves, from floating off into space. The video also highlights...

In this video, we explore the importance of the sun in starting our day and learn fascinating facts about it. From discovering that the sun is a star and that there are many others like it in our galaxy, to understanding its composition...

In this video, children learn about various celestial objects in space, including asteroids, comets, meteors, and constellations. They also learn a fun mnemonic to remember the order of the planets in our solar system. The video...

Simka, Toola and Fire clean and lubricate the telescope in Tom Thomas’ apartment to make sure it is working properly as Buggy spins a web nearby. The Fixie kids are waiting for Nolik who is late. With their work on the telescope done,...

The Spitzer Space Telescope, launched in 2003, has revolutionized our understanding of planet formation and the potential for life in the universe. Its observations have revealed that violent collisions during the early stages of a solar...

In this video, Nova takes kids on a space expedition through our solar system. They explore each planet, learning interesting facts and discovering the unique characteristics of each one. From the scorching heat of Mercury to the stormy...