by Noah Pinehurst | Oct 25, 2021 | Physics, Solar System
The Speed of Light in 4 images! There is a lot to be said about the speed of light, but as it has been said, a picture is worth a thousand words. About the Earth Circumference: 24,860 miles 40,008 kilometers Diameter: 7,917.5 miles 12,742 kilometer Radius: (at...
by Noah Pinehurst | Dec 24, 2020 | Solar System
The eighth and most distant major planet orbiting our Sun. It was the first planet located through mathematical calculations, rather than by telescope.
by Noah Pinehurst | Dec 24, 2020 | Solar System
Seventh planet from the Sun—rotates at a nearly 90-degree angle from the plane of its orbit. This unique tilt makes Uranus appear to spin on its side.
by Noah Pinehurst | Dec 24, 2020 | Solar System
Adorned with a dazzling, complex system of icy rings, Saturn is unique in our solar system. The other giant planets have rings, but none are as spectacular as Saturn’s.
by Noah Pinehurst | Dec 24, 2020 | Solar System
More than twice as massive than the other planets of our solar system combined. The giant planet’s Great Red spot is a centuries-old storm bigger than Earth.
by Noah Pinehurst | Dec 24, 2020 | Solar System
A dusty, cold, desert world with a very thin atmosphere. There is strong evidence Mars was—billions of years ago—wetter and warmer, with a thicker atmosphere.
