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Video: The amazing difference in the sizes of the objects in our solar system

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I have always been fascinated by the night sky and the objects that exist beyond our wonderful planet. And as you probably know, the number of objects that exist in the known universe is simply beyond human comprehension.

Just inside our own solar system there are numerous objects that vary greatly in size, from the tiniest asteroid to the sun, the massive star that holds all the others in place with her incredibly strong gravitational force.  [Read more…]

The incredibly massive scale of our solar system

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To us humans living on the surface of the Earth, our planet seems quite huge. And it really is in relation to the distances most of us travel during the terrestrial trips we make on foot, by bike, by car, by boat, by train, by plane…

But truth be told, the Earth is but a speck amongst the stars and all of the other countless creations in the universe.

Have you ever pondered just how large the universe must be?  [Read more…]

Video: Amazing images and facts about the planet Saturn

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As you well know, Earth isn’t the only planet in our solar system.

In fact, if you count Pluto (which some still do), there are at least nine of them.

While Earth might be the most beautiful planet when viewed from space, several of our planetary neighbors are quite beautiful in their own right.

The short video featured below showcases some pretty amazing photos of Saturn, the striking ringed gas giant that has inspired countless science fiction stories over the centuries.  [Read more…]

Video: Incredible 4K images of Mars

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Have you ever peered out into the vastness of space on a dark night and wondered what it would be like to visit another planet?

My guess is, you probably have.

The vast majority of us earthlings will be staying right here on our home planet, but a select few will be traveling to Mars in the not-so-distant future.  [Read more…]

Just how massive is Jupiter? The answer might blow your mind.

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You’re probably aware that Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, but have you ever wondered just how large (and massive) it is compared to the other planets?

Truth be told, Jupiter’s mass is far greater than any other planet, including the other “gas giants”.

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