Saturn's rings are younger than Saturn, and the most spectacular sight in the Solar System is also disappearing. How do we know? By running our finger through some cosmic dust.

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...

Today we’re rounding out our planetary tour with ice giants Uranus and Neptune. Both have small rocky cores, thick mantles of ammonia, water, and methane, and atmospheres that make them look greenish and blue. Uranus has a truly weird...

The most common type of exoplanets might be worlds like our ice giant, Uranus. Understanding it could be key to the history of planets all over the galaxy.

This video covers the last segment of the alphabet adventure, from S to Z, and the return home. It discusses Saturn, Titan, Uranus, Venus, white dwarfs, X-rays, young Crescent moons, and the Zodiac, concluding with the characters...

Astrophysicist Scott Tremaine (Institute for Advanced Study) describes his experiences at developing our understanding of "shepherding moons" and how it related to the rings of Saturn and Uranus.

In this video, we explore the moon Enceladus, one of Saturn's largest moons. With its icy surface and potential cryo volcanic activity, Enceladus has captured the interest of scientists. Its unique features and the presence of water...

The Hubble Space Telescope is more well known for its picturesque views of nebulae and galaxies, but it's also useful for studying our own planets, including Mars. Hubble imaged Mars on May 12, 2016 - ten days before Mars would be on the...

Upon viewing the Our Distant Neighbors video series, students will be able to do the following: Create a simple diagram of the sun and the orbital paths of each planet around the sun. Label each of the eight planets. Explain that the sun...

How long did it take Voyager 2 to reach Uranus? How far is Uranus to the sun? What are the layers of Uranus made of? Uranus & Neptune, Gas Giants, Part 1

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...

This video introduces the Sun and planets of the solar system. This video looks at galaxies ,identifies the location of the solar system in the Milky Way galaxy and discusses the role of nuclear fusion in the sun.

A fun 3D animated learning episode to support the early years development area of understanding the world. Peter Planet is a Super Geek Hero on a mission to learn. In this mission he takes off in his super space ship and discovers the...

Students are taken on an exciting animated trip to the outer reaches of our solar system. Images from NASA and the Hubble space Telescope illustrate the Giant Red Spot on Jupiter, Saturns' beautiful rings, the tilted rings of Uranus, and...

Students are taken on an exciting animated trip to the outer reaches of our solar system. Images from NASA and the Hubble space Telescope illustrate the Giant Red Spot on Jupiter, Saturns' beautiful rings, the tilted rings of Uranus, and...

Yes, yes, we've all heard the classic jokes surrounding the name of this planet. But grow up! If we are going to explore the cosmos we don't have time for scatological humor! Now, let's take a look at Uranus, the seventh planet from the...

Do you want to know what our Solar System is composed of? Get on our spaceship and explore the universe

Earth has seasons, but what about the rest of the planets in the solar system? Let’s take a tour from Mercury to Pluto and see what seasons would be like on all our planetary neighbors. Bring a sweater!

Planets in our Solar System: Planets for Children and kids This video will is full of fun facts about the different planets in our solar system. It's a great video for students learning about astronomy in our solar system. Learn about...

What are planets of the Solar System? Bino and Fino get to find out with the help of Zeena the Magical Butterfly!

Learn about the planets in our solar system with this video. This video teaches about each planet and gives planet facts with interesting information about all the planets. See pictures of the planets and learn fun things about these...

Students are taken on an exciting animated trip to the outer reaches of our solar system. Images from NASA and the Hubble space Telescope illustrate the Giant Red Spot on Jupiter, Saturns' beautiful rings, the tilted rings of Uranus, and...

Students are taken on an exciting animated trip to the outer reaches of our solar system. Images from NASA and the Hubble space Telescope illustrate the Giant Red Spot on Jupiter, Saturns' beautiful rings, the tilted rings of Uranus, and...

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...