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Ceres: the Forgotten Planet
When Pluto was removed from the list of planets in 2006, many people were shocked by this huge change. What most of them didn’t realize is that this isn’t the first time that a planet has been demoted. Meet Ceres, formerly the fifth planet of the solar system. After its demotion Ceres spent more … Read more
Why isn’t Pluto a Planet Anymore?
Pluto was considered a planet for more than 75 years, but in 2006 it was demoted to dwarf planet. Many people were left wondering why the change was made and what the difference was between a planet and a dwarf planet. Come find out in this educational video!
All About the Sun
When you look up at the sky on a sunny day, there’s one thing that you can’t miss: the Sun! It’s hard to miss because it’s the biggest and brightest object in the sky. The Sun is more than just a giant ball of fire in the sky, it’s the center of our solar system, … Read more
Pluto, the Dwarf Planet
Pluto was considered the ninth planet in the solar system for more than 75 years, but in 2006 it was reclassified as a dwarf planet. In 2015 NASA’s New Horizons space probe flew by Pluto, gathering high definition images and new information about Pluto and its satellite Charon, as well as its other moons … Read more
The Planet Neptune
Neptune is the eighth and final planet in the solar system. No, I haven’t forgotten about Pluto! Pluto is currently classified as a dwarf planet. Did you know that sometimes Pluto is closer to the sun than Neptune? Neptune was the first planet to be discovered with math, and was the final objective of the … Read more
The Planet Uranus
Uranus was once called the most boring planet in the solar system, but there are many interesting facts about the seventh planet from the sun! How many rings does Uranus have? How many moons does Uranus have? Learn when Uranus was discovered and who discovered it. Did you know that Uranus originally had a … Read more
The Planet Saturn
Saturn has been called the jewel of the Solar System because its beautiful bright ring system is beyond compare. The sixth planet from the sun and the farthest planet visible from Earth without the help of a telescope, Saturn has been known since ancient times, but modern astronomy has made many amazing discoveries about … Read more
The Planet Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, more than twice as massive as all of the other planets put together! The third-brightest object in the night sky, it’s made of gasses, it has more than 60 moons, and it’s the stormiest planet in the solar system. Jupiter is amazing!
The Planet Mars
Mars is called the Red Planet because its soil has a reddish color. Because of its nearness to Earth and similarities to our planet, people have wondered for centuries if life could be possible there. Come learn more about conditions on Mars and the future of exploration there in this fun, kid-friendly video!