Solar System

When we learn about our solar system, we usually learn about the eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. For a long time, Neptune was considered the end of the line. But our solar system is much bigger than that. Beyond the orbit of Neptune, there is a vast, cold, and … Read more

Jupiter is the giant of our solar system. It is a massive planet made of swirling gas, and it is famous for one feature above all others: the Great Red Spot. This spot is a huge, spinning storm that has been raging for hundreds of years. It is like a hurricane on Earth, but it … Read more

For decades, we have sent robotic explorers to Mars. Orbiters fly high above, mapping the planet’s surface. Landers have touched down to study the weather. Rovers, like the famous Perseverance, act as robotic geologists, driving across the red sand to analyze rocks. These robots have taught us so much, including the fact that Mars was … Read more

Saturn is famous for one big reason: its beautiful, stunning rings. They are like a giant, flat halo made of ice and rock orbiting the planet. For centuries, they have been a symbol of the wonders of space. But you may have heard some news that sounds alarming. Headlines say that Saturn’s rings are disappearing, … Read more

For a long time, humanity has looked up at the stars and wondered if we are alone. One of the most exciting places in our solar system to search for answers is Europa. Europa is a moon that orbits Jupiter, and it is covered in a thick shell of ice. Scientists believe that beneath this … Read more

Saturn is one of the most beautiful sights in our solar system. Most people know it for its stunning, icy rings. But the planet itself is a wild and stormy place. It is a gas giant, meaning it is a massive ball of gas and liquid with no solid ground to stand on. And just … Read more