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The Universe and the Solar System: Components of the Solar System
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Explain the solar system components.
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Space Vocab And What Am I? Quiz For Kids | 4K
Blast off into space and learn fun space vocabulary words with this exciting quiz for kids! In this video, we’ll explore planets, stars, and other cool space terms. After learning the new words, challenge yourself with a fun 'What Am I?'...
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The Gas Giants: Jupiter and Saturn
Dive into the wonders of Jupiter and Saturn, the gas giants of our solar system. Learn about Jupiter's massive storms and its status as the largest planet, and discover Saturn's iconic rings and its numerous moons. Understand why these...
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The Earth and Mars: A Tale of Two Planets
Explore the unique characteristics of Earth, our home planet, and Mars, the intriguing Red Planet. Learn about Earth's perfect conditions for life and Mars's cold, desert-like environment, along with the scientific interest in possibly...
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Exploring the Inner Planets: Mercury and Venus
Dive into the fascinating characteristics of Mercury and Venus, the closest planets to the Sun in our solar system. Discover Mercury's extreme temperatures and rapid orbit, and learn why Venus, with its scorching heat and beautiful glow,...
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The Martian Meteorite
Mars has been the target for increasing numbers of probes all designed to add to our knowledge of our neighbouring planet. Roughly 16 million years ago a huge meteor collided with Mars. Its impact was so great that it dislodged some of...
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Rosetta's Journey: Exploring Comets and Asteroids in Space
The European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft is on an 11-year mission to analyze samples of comets. Along the way, it has passed close to Earth, Mars, and flown past asteroids. Rosetta will map the comet's surface to find a suitable...
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Exploring Mars: Discovering Water on the Red Planet
This video provides an overview of Mars, highlighting its distance from the Sun, extreme temperatures, thin atmosphere, and iron-rich surface. It discusses the increased knowledge gained through probes like the Mars Reconnaissance...
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Preparing for Mars Exploration in the Australian Outback
Scientists have embarked on a rigorous testing regime to develop the right equipment to take on a trip to Mars. And it seems the Australian outback is the perfect research location.
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Mars Rovers
Learn about the successful mission of two robotic rovers that were sent to explore Mars in 2004. Originally planned for a 90-day mission, they have exceeded expectations and continue to send back valuable information and images of the...
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The Landscape of Antarctica
Antarctica, the world's largest repository of freshwater, is a continent with extreme weather conditions and unique geological features. It is home to frozen deserts, strong winds that evaporate ice, and valleys with ancient rock layers....
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Exploring Venus
Venus Express, an ESA probe launched in 2005, was designed to study the unique atmosphere and dynamics of Venus, our closest planetary neighbor. Equipped with infrared and ultraviolet imaging technology, it captured stunning images of...
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Why Don't We Colonize The Moon Instead Of Mars?
The Moon's proximity to Earth and geological similarity make it an enticing target for colonization. At just three days away, communication delays would be mere seconds. Its surface may also contain frozen water and oxygen extracted from...
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Space
Dr. Forrester explains how scientists over the centuries have used a variety of tools to gaze into outer space.
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Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth
From the invading, high-tech aliens of ‘War of the Worlds’ to post-world war escapism literature and even real-life scientific exploration today, the stories of Martians have changed throughout time. Find out how we’ve gone from viewing...
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Why Is Pluto Not a Planet
Many of us grew up with the knowledge that Pluto was our solar system's ninth planet. So what changed about the definition?
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Exploring Mars with Astrobiological Cyborg Technology
The astrobiological Cyborg system, developed by scientist Patrick McGuire, combines video camera technology with image scanning software to assist astronauts exploring Mars. By detecting unusual patterns in rock surfaces that could...
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M to R: Navigating Planets, Stars, and Phenomena
This video details the exploration from M to R in the space alphabet adventure, highlighting Mars, Neptune, Orion, Pluto, quasars, and revolution. Alphabet in Outer Space part 4
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Exploring Earth's Magnetic Mysteries
Uncover the secrets behind Earth's magnetic field! Learn how the molten iron and nickel in Earth's core create a giant magnet, protecting us from solar radiation with the magnetosphere. Discover how this magnetic field affects everything...
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European Space Agency's Mars Express: Searching for Signs of Life on the Red Planet
The European Space Agency's Mars Express mission aims to search for signs of life on Mars. The spacecraft will orbit the planet, monitoring the climate and atmosphere while relaying signals from the British-built surface Lander, Beagle...
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Hyperion: NASA's Robotic Prototype for Mars Exploration in the Atacama Desert
Hyperion is a cutting-edge NASA robotic prototype designed for Mars exploration. It is being tested in Chile's Atacama Desert, known for its extreme aridity and lack of organic life. The ultimate goal is to develop a robot capable of...
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Exploring Mount Etna: Testing Ground for Mars Rovers
This video discusses how scientists are using Mount Etna, an active volcano in Sicily, as a testing ground for robots that will eventually explore Mars. The robots, developed by Italian, European, and German space agencies, are being...
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Exploring Mars: Unmanned Spacecraft and the Mars Exploration Rovers
This video discusses the exploration of Mars through unmanned spacecraft and upcoming missions. It highlights the Mars Global Surveyor, which has provided extensive data about the planet, and introduces the Mars Exploration Rovers, twin...
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ESA's Mars Express: The Search for Life and the Mystery of Beagle 2
In this video, the European Space Agency's Mars Express mission is highlighted, with a focus on the search for signs of life on Mars. The fate of the Beagle 2 Lander, which was supposed to communicate with the Mars Express orbiter,...