Professor Dave Explains
The Formation of the Solar System and the Structure of the Sun
So we learned about the formation of the Milky Way, which is the galaxy that we live in. But where in that galaxy do we live? We live on a planet that orbits a star that we simply refer to as "The Sun", so where is that, and when did our...
Visual Learning Systems
The Formation of Our Solar System
In this video, we explore the formation of our solar system and planet Earth. While there is no definitive answer, scientists have developed explanations based on the best knowledge available. This video is part of the 11-part series,...
Ancient Lights Media
The Force of Gravity and the Birth of the Solar System
This video examines the force of gravity and looks at its critical role in the formation of the sun and planets of our solar system.
Curated Video
Is There a Hidden Massive Planet in Our Solar System?
New ReviewSomething heavy seems to be causing Uranus and Neptune to move in a different orbit than what we can currently account for with the celestial objects we know of. Is there a 9th planet? Does planet 9 exist? Is planet X real? What might it...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Earth and Our Solar System
This video is a lesson about the solar system, specifically focusing on the Milky Way galaxy, the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars), the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune), and their characteristics. The...
SciShow
The Asteroid Belt: Not What You Think!
Buckle up for a trip to the asteroid belt -- though it's not nearly as dangerous out there as you might think. But there's a LOT waiting to be discovered, including some crucial clues about the formation of the solar system itself.
Curated Video
Olympus Mons: The Tallest Volcano in the Solar System
This video provides a fascinating overview of Olympus Mons, the tallest volcano in the solar system located on the surface of Mars. It explains the unique characteristics of this shield volcano and compares its size to popular landmasses...
Curated Video
Formation of the Planets
“Formation of the Planets” uses the nebular hypothesis to explain how the planets in our solar system developed.
Professor Dave Explains
The Formation of the Earth and The Moon
As we make our way through the solar system, our third stop brings us to Earth, which is almost certainly where you are sitting as you read these words, unless my content is still being watched hundreds of years after its release on some...
msvgo
Formation of Solar System
It explains the formation of our solar system and describes the Sun and the planets as members of the solar system.
NPR
See The Birth Of A Solar System
The Hubble Space Telescop delivers something rare to the human eye: the formation of a solar system.
NPR
See The Birth Of A Solar System | Krulwich Wonders | NPR
The Hubble Space Telescop delivers something rare to the human eye: the formation of a solar system.
Professor Dave Explains
History of the Earth Part 1: Hadean, Archean, and Proterozoic Eons
If we are going to learn about the Earth, we had better start from the beginning! The Hadean, Archean, and Proterozoic eons will take us all the way from the formation of the Earth, 4.6 billion years ago, until about half a billion years...
Crash Course
Introduction to the Solar System: Crash Course Astronomy
In today's Crash Course Astronomy, Phil takes a look at the explosive history of our cosmic backyard. We explore how we went from a giant ball of gas to the system of planets and other celestial objects we have today. This episode is...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The journey to Pluto, the farthest world ever explored - Alan Stern
As of 1989, mankind had successfully sent craft to every known planet in the solar system except one: Pluto. Located in an mysterious region called the Kuiper Belt, Pluto is a scientific goldmine, and could hold clues to the formation of...
Crash Course
The Sun & The Earth: Crash Course Big History
In which John Green, Hank Green, and Emily Graslie teach you about our Sun, and the formation of the planets. We're going to focus on the formation and development of the Earth, because that's where people live. You'll learn about the...
Crash Course
The Sun & The Earth Crash Course Big History 3
In which John Green, Hank Green, and Emily Graslie teach you about our Sun, and the formation of the planets. We're going to focus on the formation and development of the Earth, because that's where people live. You'll learn about the...
Ancient Lights Media
The Outer Planets of the Solar System - Volume Two: Uranus, Neptune and Beyond - Solar System Series
This video examines details relating to the planets Uranus, Neptune and their moons. This video also looks at the dwarf planet Pluto and its moons, as well as comet formation in Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud.
Curated Video
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...
PBS
Earth Had Rings (and Might Regain Them)
New ReviewPlanet Earth is the jewel of the solar system—the shimmery blue oceans, the verdant green forests, the wispy whimsical cloud formations. Saturn is the only competitor for most gorgeous planet with that giant ring system. Hmm… what if we...
Professor Dave Explains
Eris: Queen of the Dwarf Planets
Apart from all the planets in the solar system, we've discussed smaller objects as well, like asteroids and comets, and also dwarf planets. While Pluto is the most famous dwarf planet, Eris is actually slightly more massive, making it...
NASA
Lucy Mission Overview: Journey to Explore the Trojan Asteroids
Launching in late 2021, Lucy will be the first space mission to explore the Trojan asteroids. These are a population of small bodies that are left over from the formation of the solar system. They lead or follow Jupiter in their orbit...
Ancient Lights Media
The Moon - The Solar System Series
This video looks at moons: celestial objects that orbit planets. This video focuses on Earth’s moon: its formation, rotation, orbit, atmosphere, temperature, exploration, size, topography and how it effects life on Earth through the tides.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: There may be extraterrestrial life in our solar system - Augusto Carballido
Is there extraterrestrial life in our solar system? Or are we alone? Take a journey to the ocean worlds on Jupiter and Saturn to investigate the possibility. -- Deep in our solar system, a new era of exploration is unfolding. Beneath the...