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The Imense Power of Solar System Storms
Storms are a regular occurrence throughout the solar system, and they can get Big. So what are the largest ones we've ever observed?
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Surprising Discoveries About Saturn's Enceladus Moon
Almost everything you could want to know about Saturn's sixth largest moon, Enceladus.
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Predictions for the 2020 Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn
Everything you could want to know about the December 2020 Great Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter. Astrum merch now available!
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NASA Cassini's Final Images of Saturn
In 2017, Cassini ended its mission by disintegrating in Saturn's atmosphere. What were the final images it ever took?
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Hubble's Images of Our Solar System: Space Images episode 9
Hubble doesn't just look at distant nebula and galaxies, but has also observed celestial bodies and events in our own solar system. So what has it seen? Images from Hubble / NASA / ESA.
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The Ripples on Titan's Lakes that Shocked NASA Scientists
Saturn's moon, Titan, is the only other body in the solar system that can support liquid on its surface. But not liquid water, liquid methane. What did NASA's Cassini discover about the methane lakes of Saturn's moon, Titan?
Science ABC
10 Things About The Solar System Your Teachers Never Told You
Remember those old space movies where spaceships had to maneuver through a bunch of asteroids scattered around and blocking the path of the ship? Well, that's not really true. The asteroid belt contains asteroids which are so far apart...
Curated Video
Factpack: Moons
Find out how many moons there are in our Solar System, and what makes some of them special. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab...
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Saturn's rings
A series of rings surrounding the planet Saturn. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts...
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Saturn
Where does Saturn fit into the Solar System and what makes this planet unique? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Saturn is the 6th planet from the Sun. Saturn has such a low density that it would float on water. There are...
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Place Like Home: Cassini
The enormous challenge of building a probe capable of travelling over 1 billion kilometres to reach Saturn's moon, Titan. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Huygens probe was designed by the European Space Agency at a cost of £400...
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The Birth of Our Solar System
The explosive reactions and forces, from gravity to nuclear fsion, which formed our Solar System. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Our Solar System is the region of space which falls within the gravitational influence of our...
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Place Like Home: Inside a Probe
Learn how scientists overcame huge challenges to land a probe on Saturn's moon, and why Titan is of special interest to life on Earth. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. The Cassini-Huygens probe took seven years to travel over 1...
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How Did Saturn Get Its Rings?
Since Galileo first sighted Saturn, scientists have been baffled by its beautiful rings. What are they made of and where did they come from? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Saturn's rings were first discovered by Galileo in...
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Place Like Home: Life On a Moon
The discovery of Titan's atmosphere excited scientists, who believe it could hold the key to life on Earth. Physics - UniverseLearning Points. Titan is the only moon in the Solar System with a dense atmosphere. Titan's atmosphere is 98%...
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Aiming for the Outer Planets
The use of direct and indirect proportion in navigating the Voyager spacecraft to the outer planets. Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract...
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Gas Giants - Outer Giants
Take a closer look at the four gas giants. They're called gas giants because they're made of gas – and they're giant! Our universe - Space adventure - Gas giants Learning Points Four of the planets in our solar system are known as the...
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Exploring Saturn
Joining the Cassini mission to explore Saturn. Our universe - Space adventure - Gas giants Learning Points The Cassini-Huygens mission was sent to explore the gas giant Saturn. A Twig Junior Film - Core science concepts explained in an...
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The Solar System – Spot the...
Six planets are shown on screen ... but can you spot the rocky planets? Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - The Solar System A Twig Tidbit Film - Spot the Difference. The children have to identify which objects belong in the group.
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Gas Giants - Outer Planets
Take a journey around our solar system and meet the gas giants. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Solar System Learning Points The Solar System is made up of eight planets that orbit the Sun. The four planets furthest from...
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Exploring the Outer Solar System: Uranus and Neptune
Venture to the outer reaches of our solar system to discover Uranus and Neptune, the seventh and eighth planets from the Sun. Uncover the unique features of Uranus, including its sideways spin and bluish-green appearance, and dive into...
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The Gas Giants: Jupiter and Saturn
Dive into the wonders of Jupiter and Saturn, the gas giants of our solar system. Learn about Jupiter's massive storms and its status as the largest planet, and discover Saturn's iconic rings and its numerous moons. Understand why these...
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Voyager Exploration of the Giant Planets
The Voyager probes revolutionized our understanding of the outer planets in the Solar System. These two spacecrafts, launched in 1977, embarked on an incredible journey, capturing stunning images and revealing unexpected discoveries at...