As we’re now well into the second half of summer in the Northern hemisphere and the number of hours available to us for stargazing are slowly but surely increasing again, the mild evenings make for some very comfortable viewings of some very special wonders in our night sky. So pull up a garden chair, a cool drink and a pair of binoculars… | Astronotes
From planets to specks of dust in meteor showers, there are many kinds of solar-system bodies, and how do we classify them? By size? Or by composition? – rock lumps like asteroids, vaporizable snowballs like comets. Or by orbit? – satellites go around primaries, Trojans hovering at positions in Jupiter’s orbit, Trans-Neptunians are beyond the … Continue reading "The solar system and the Blitz"| Universal Workshop
We’re all familiar with specifying a location by its latitude and longitude, but I thought it would be interesting to write a post about latitude and longitude on other bodies in the Solar System. Locations on the surface of the Moon are given a latitude and longitude just like they are on Earth. The Lunar… Continue reading Latitude and Longitude on the Moon and the Planets→| Explaining Science
"For our manned space missions, we must ensure that astronauts land on the lunar surface very comfortably and smoothly."| Space
Space hurricanes can shake Earth's magnetic field and scramble satellites without a solar storm in sight.| Space
In the vast, cold frontiers of our solar system, beyond the familiar orbits of the eight known planets, a ghost has long haunted the celestial map. For more than 150 years, astronomers have been en…| New Space Economy
Astronomers from around the world are monitoring the trajectory of A11pl3Z, a celestial object that could have originated outside the Solar System and is currently crossing the planetary neighbourhood of Earth, the European Space Agency (ESA) reported Wednesday. This body, described by specialists as harmless, is located near Jupiter, hundreds of millions of miles from […]| Techoreon
A new study offers a fresh theory for the first object to visit our Solar System from outer space in 2017, named 'Oumuamua.| www.abc.net.au
Scientists at the International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center have discovered a new celestial body beyond Neptune that challenges established astronomical models, as it takes around 25,000 years to complete an orbit. The trans-Neptunian object was named 2017 OF201, and the most surprising thing is that it passes only 1% of its orbit close enough […]| Techoreon
My Kids ALWAYS loved the solar system unit! I'm sure yours do too! It isn't just enough to read out of the book, they need hands-on activities to understand the tremendous distances in space, and games and videos to grab their attention and never let it go!! This is one unit that can ignite not only an interest for a lifetime, but a career in science as well! I hope you and your students enjoy the great resources below.| Dragon's Den Curriculum
PUNCH will watch the how the Sun's corona births solar wind disturbances that spread across the full scope of the inner solar system.| Astronomy Magazine
This month is an interesting one for those of us who love to stargaze. I know the nights are still cooler, so wrap up and head out to watch the stars. While the sun will gradually set later and later until the summer solstice. We will still have plenty of dark sky time. While we do, find somewhere with as little light as possible to look out to the universe. | Astronotes
This post contains affiliate links where a small commission may be paid to me for purchases made using the links. This is at no additional cost to you and helps to support this blog and business. Thank you. For full disclaimers see the Legal tab on this website. This pattern was originally published on The Polka Dot Chair blog in 2022. Love Space or know someone who does? Sew a spectacular Solar System Mug Rug using this free tutorial. With a bit of quilt as you go built in and some very simp...| Ameroonie Designs
The European Space Agency (ESA) is assessing information about the Chelyabinsk meteor that exploded last week over Russia in the hope of improving the space agency’s asteroid-hunting program. Calculations by Peter Brown at Canada's University of Western Ontario based on the analysis of extremely…| New Atlas
What if the Sun wasn’t alone in our solar system? What if there was a twin to our star, beyond the planets? Dubbed “Nemesis”, it may be killing life on Earth.| Historic Mysteries
Last updated on December 18th, 2023The Sun, also known as a star, is the center point of the solar system where the Earth, home to humans, is located. In ancient times, people considered some objects, like the Sun and the Moon, powerful beings living in the sky. Then, curious people through the ages started studying […] The post 83 Interesting Facts About Solar System appeared first on The Fact File.| The Fact File
Last updated on September 16th, 2023Anywhere on Earth you look up into the night sky, the most prominent light you will see is the moon, Earth’s natural satellite. Generation after generation, the moon obediently and patiently completes its journey in the night sky. Since the beginning of time, this ever-changing ball of white light in […] The post 80 Interesting Facts About The Moon appeared first on The Fact File.| The Fact File
(Christopher Mick pictured with adhesive sidewalk graphics that contained information on each planet and were applied at the appropriate distances from each other on the sidewalks starting at the Hudson library and continuing on for a 1-mile scale Solar System Walk, based on the Sun being 8-inches across) The vast size of our Solar System can be [...]| STAR Library Network
The distant world 2014 MU69 is known only as a small blurry dot. But that will change next year. The post A Billion Miles Further appeared first on One Universe at a Time.| One Universe at a Time
The origin of our Sun is shrouded in mystery. It may also have been shrouded in the nebula of a Wolf-Rayet star. The post Children Of The Wolf appeared first on One Universe at a Time.| One Universe at a Time
Engage children in a FUN and EDUCATIONAL activity as they play with space-themed playdough mats. This set comes with one mat for each letter in the ALPHABET, perfect for hands-on learning.| A Little Pinch of Perfect
People have been asking about this, so I might as well inform everybody at once.| Game Design is about Structure
These space theme number sequencing worksheets will capture your students’ imagination and have them mastering number order 1 to 20 in no time. Grab your cut and paste worksheets now! Read the full post: Number Sequencing Worksheets to Countdown (Or Up!) Into Outer Space| Kool Kids Games
Comet Pons-Brooks has been given the moniker Devil Comet. But is not dangerous and actually has skywatchers very excited.| Astronomy Magazine
Halley’s comet highlighted in Royal Astronomical Society meeting.| Astronotes
Space Birthday Party Menu featuring Healthy and Creative Party Food| Creative Kid Snacks
Navigator page for active ESA blogs| ESA Blog Navigator
