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
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
Leo is a constellation of the zodiac visible in the northern hemisphere during spring and early summer. Despite the fact that Leo is best viewed in the spring, it is the zodiac sign for people born in late July and early August in astrology. Come learn about the stars in the constellation Leo as … Read more
The moon changes its shape almost every night. But why? The phases of the moon are caused by the light from the sun and the moon’s orbit around the Earth. From new moon through waxing crescent, quarter, gibbous, full moon, and waning back to new moon again, come learn about the cycle of shapes … Read more
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 Milky Way is our home galaxy. It can be seen in the sky if the night is dark enough, a cloudy white stripe of stars too far to be seen individually with the naked eye. Our Solar System is only a small piece of the enormous galaxy in which we live!
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
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!
Lunar eclipses are a fascinating astronomical phenomenon. Occurring about twice a year, lunar eclipses are visible from a much larger area of the Earth than solar eclipses and last much longer, making them perfect for observation by amateur astronomers. So what causes a lunar eclipse? And what makes them look red sometimes? Find out … Read more
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!