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The Planets with Inside-Out Weather
Way out in the solar system, the heat of the Sun drops off dramatically, so the gas giants get just a tiny percent of the solar radiation that reaches Earth. Instead, their weather is fueled from the inside out!
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Why does Saturn have rings?
Hank fields one of the most commonly asked questions about our solar system: Why does Saturn have rings? Part of the answer has to do with the fact that it's not the only planet that has them. Watch to learn more!
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5 Things We Still Don't Know About the Solar System
We've already learned a lot about the solar system, but sometimes the most fascinating things are what we DON'T know.
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Why Does Venus Spin Backwards?
We're always learning more about far away galaxies and exoplanets, but we still have some pretty big mysteries hanging out here in the solar system, like why Venus spins the way it does.
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Exploring Uranus and Neptune
Join SciShow Space as we complete our tour of the Solar System planets with the ice giants, Uranus and Neptune.
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New Moon New Disease New Hero
This edition of SciShow News really is full of "news." Scientists have discovered a new moon orbiting Neptune, a new tick-borne virus threatening the United States, and a new species of shrew who is a real hero. Let's get to it!
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Did a Planet Escape the Solar System?
Astronomers still aren't sure about how our solar system might have formed, but they have simulations to help them get closer to the answer!
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3 of the Strangest Moons in the Solar System
The solar system is full of strange things. But these three moons are especially strange, and kind of ... ugly.
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Best Time to Start a Diet
Howcast -Learn why a new moon is the perfect time to start a diet from famed astrologer Jenny Lynch in this Howcast video.
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What Your Natal Chart Says about Your Love Life
Howcast -Learn what your natal chart says about your love life from famed astrologer Jenny Lynch in this Howcast video.
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OTD In Space - July 9: Voyager 2’s Closest Approach To Jupiter
On July 9, 1979, NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft made its closest approach to Jupiter. It came within 354,000 miles (570,000 kilometers) of the planet's cloud tops. Voyager 2 was one of two space probes launched by NASA in 1977 to study the...
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OTD In Space - April 20: Moon Doesn't Turn Green, Despite Internet Rumors
On April 20, 2016, the moon did not turn green. The moon has never been green and will probably never turn green, despite what any viral internet memes may tell you. This hoax started in 2016 when someone jokingly posted a meme on...
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See Uranus' Seasonal Changes In Color - 168-Year Animated Time-Lapse
"Two Uranus years (one Uranus year is 84.02 Earth years), running from 1900 to 2068 and starting just before southern summer solstice, when Uranus’s south pole points almost directly towards the Sun," have been animated to show seasonal...
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Planets
Sing with Leo the Truck The Planets song for kids. Let’s learn the planets with Leo and his friends. Robots introduce us to the planets, and then get into a rocket and fly to each of them. Planets spin and spin and they go around the...
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Exploring Our Solar System: A Journey Through Space
Go on an exciting journey through our solar system as they explore planets, stars, moons, comets, and asteroids. Learn about the sun at the center, visit each of the eight planets, and discover fascinating facts about space. This...
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Exploring the Solar System: Meet the Eight Planets
Explore the fascinating world of the solar system through the eyes of the eight planets. From the scorching heat of Mercury to the icy depths of Neptune, each planet offers a unique glimpse into the vastness of space and the wonders of...
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Exploring Our Solar System: A Journey Through the Planets
In this video, Nova takes kids on a space expedition through our solar system. They explore each planet, learning interesting facts and discovering the unique characteristics of each one. From the scorching heat of Mercury to the stormy...
Astrum
The Imense Power of Solar System Storms
Storms are a regular occurrence throughout the solar system, and they can get Big. So what are the largest ones we've ever observed?
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Bizarre Characteristics Of Uranus
Almost everything you could want to know about the 7th planet from the Sun, Uranus.
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The Tallest Cliff In The Solar System
Verona Rupes, found on Uranus' moon Miranda, is 20km tall! But because Miranda is so small, and its gravity so weak, would you survive falling off it? Astrum answers!
Science ABC
Why Venus and Uranus Rotate Differently Than Other Planets?
The rotation of the planet around its axis can be generally of two types: prograde and retrograde. Prograde rotation indicates that the motion is in the same direction as the Suns rotationwhich is counter-clockwiseif youre looking down...
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Why Is Uranus Colder Than Neptune?
While Neptune, the most distant planet in our Solar System, is 4.5 billion kilometers away from the Sun, Uranus, the second-farthest planet, is just 2.88 billion kilometers away. Uranus is more than a billion kilometers away from...
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10 Things About The Solar System Your Teachers Never Told You
Remember those old space movies where spaceships had to maneuver through a bunch of asteroids scattered around and blocking the path of the ship? Well, that's not really true. The asteroid belt contains asteroids which are so far apart...
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Uranus
Where does Uranus fit into the Solar System and what makes this planet unique? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Uranus is the 7th planet from the Sun. Each of Uranus's 27 moons is named after a Shakespearean character....