If you’ve started learning about space, you’ve probably heard the term ‘light year.’ But what is a light year? Despite how it may sound, a light year is a unit of DISTANCE, and helps us talk about distances in space. (Hint: objects in space are really, really far apart!)
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
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!
Taurus is a constellation of the zodiac visible in the northern hemisphere during winter and early spring. Despite the fact that Leo is best viewed in the winter, it is the zodiac sign for people born in late April and early May in astrology. Come learn about the stars in the constellation Taurus as … Read more
On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will sweep across the continental United States, marking the first time in nearly 40 years that a total eclipse has been visible there. For millions of Americans, this eclipse represents their first opportunity to view a total solar eclipse. However, the question has been asked over … Read more
On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will sweep across the continental United States, marking the first time in nearly 40 years that a total eclipse has been visible there. For millions of Americans, this eclipse represents their first opportunity to view a total solar eclipse. In order to make the most of this … Read more
The category of dwarf planets was created in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union to help contain new objects that were being discovered. Although there are hundreds of objects in the solar system that could potentially be classified as dwarf planets, as of 2017 there are only five officially recognized ones: Ceres, Pluto, Eris, … Read more
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
A solar eclipse is one of the most dramatic astronomical events it is possible to witness. They are caused by the shadow of the moon falling on the Earth when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned correctly. To the people within the moon’s shadow, the sun appears to disappear and the sky goes … Read more
Comets are visitors from the outer reaches of the solar system, and sometimes give a spectacular show to stargazers on earth. In deep space, a comet may look like an asteroid – just a lump of space rock – but as it heads towards the inner solar system and is heated by the sun, … Read more