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Cosmic Galaxies
Cosmic Galaxies identifies all objects within a galaxy by describing a galaxy, including gas, dust, stars, and any object that orbits the stars, and identifies the Milky Way as our home galaxy.
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Planets and Moons
Planets and Moons identifies the planets that have moons and debris that orbit them by describing the planets and their moons and debris.
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Introduction to Atoms and Subatomic Particles
In this video, we learn about atoms and their subatomic particles - protons, neutrons, and electrons. We also explore how these particles combine to form different elements and how the periodic table is structured. The video provides a...
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Gravity and Orbits: Investigating the Gravitational Force and Field Strength of Celestial Bodies
This video is a lecture on the topics of gravity and orbits. The speaker starts by discussing how objects in orbit remain in orbit due to the gravitational force experienced from other celestial bodies. They then explain how the...
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What Are Asteroids And Where Do They Come From?
Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the sun, just like the rest of the planets and celestial bodies in our solar system. Although asteroids are present throughout the solar system, most of them live in the asteroid belt—a...
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The Solar System: Structure, Orbits, and Location in the Milky Way Galaxy
This video provides a detailed overview of the structure and location of our solar system, including the orbits of different celestial bodies and the gravitational forces that keep them in place. It also explores the location of our...
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Orbital Speed and Its Relationship with Orbital Radius and Period
The video discusses the relationship between orbital speed, orbital radius, and orbital period of objects in space. It explains how to calculate orbital speed using an equation and provides examples such as calculating the orbital speed...
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Why Are Planetary Orbits Elliptical?
Planetary orbits are elliptical because gravitational interaction over time changes the delicate balance of mass, velocity and distance from the star which otherwise keeps planetary orbit circular. For a very long time, from Ptolemy to...
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Bohr Model of the Hydrogen Atom
This nugget explains the features and mathematical expressions of Bohr's model and its advantages over Rutherford's model.
Next Animation Studio
Hellish ‘super-Earth’ offers best opportunity to study atmosphere of a rocky exoplanet
A newly discovered “super-Earth” could offer scientists the best opportunity thus far to study the atmosphere of an exoplanet
TMW Media
Venus, Earths Lost Twin: Characteristics of Venus
What was discovered about Venus by radar? How is Venus similar and different from Earth? Venus, Earths Lost Twin, Part 1
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
High School Astronomer Uses Math to Find Planets
There is no minimum age for scientific discovery. Young scientists ask questions about topics that have puzzled humans for hundreds of years. This audio story introduces a high school senior who uses math to help astronomers search for...
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Understanding Orbits: Gravity, Speed, and Distance in Space
This video is a lecture presentation on orbits. It discusses how an object remains in orbit and what affects the orbital speed of an object. The presenter explains the role gravity plays in keeping celestial bodies in orbit and gives...
Astrum
How do we know it rains iron on WASP-76b?
There is an exoplanet, discovered by ESO's VLT, where it rains iron. But WASP-67b is 690 light years away, how could we possibly know that?
TMW Media
Searching for Life in the Galaxy: How to find planets outside our solar system
How do stars form? How do planets form? How do scientist find other planets? Searching for Life in the Galaxy, Part 3
Brian McLogan
What are some important things to remember about an ellipse
What are some important things to remember about an ellipse
Next Animation Studio
‘Iron rain’ found on exoplanet
Scientists have found evidence of iron rain on an exoplanet hundreds of lightyears from Earth, according to new research.
Next Animation Studio
Europe launches laser satellite to space
The European Space Agency and Airbus have launched their second space laser satellite, the EDRS-C.
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Ariane 5: The Future of the Ariane Space Program
Ariane 5 part 8/8: This video provides an overview of the redesigned Lemoore plant and the upcoming launch of the Ariane 6 rocket. It discusses the importance of the European navigation system, Galileo, and the need for more versatility...
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Geert Barentsen Talks About Bringing People Together To Contribute to Exoplanet Science
A conversation with Geert Barentsen, the Guest Observer Office director for the Kepler and K2 mission at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.
NASA
Gravity Assist: Gravity Assist Podcast: Meet NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine
NASA’s got big plans to send people to the Moon, and then on to Mars. What are we going to do at the Moon?
Physics Girl
Gravity and Orbital Mechanics - Physics 101 / AP Physics 1 Review with Dianna Cowern
Lesson 8 (Gravitation and Orbits) of Dianna's Intro Physics Class on Physics Girl. Never taken physics before? Want to learn the basics of physics? Need an AP Physics 1 review before the exam? This course is for you! Exercises in this...
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Earth has two moons!
While tiny, Earth now has a second natural satellite. So, will we have to rewrite the text books?
NASA
NASA | Alien Atmospheres
Since the early 1990's, astronomers have known that extrasolar planets, or "exoplanets," orbit stars light-years beyond our own solar system. Although most exoplanets are too distant to be directly imaged, detailed studies have been made...