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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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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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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....
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Saturn's rings
A series of rings surrounding the planet Saturn. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts...
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The Elements: Uranium
Discover the vital role uranium plays in nuclear technology. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Uranium was discovered in 1789. Uranium was named after the planet Uranus. Uranium is weakly radioactive. Uranium is important in...
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The Birth of Our Solar System
The explosive reactions and forces, from gravity to nuclear fsion, which formed our Solar System. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Our Solar System is the region of space which falls within the gravitational influence of our...
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Aiming for the Outer Planets
The use of direct and indirect proportion in navigating the Voyager spacecraft to the outer planets. Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract...
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Gas Giants - Outer Giants
Take a closer look at the four gas giants. They're called gas giants because they're made of gas – and they're giant! Our universe - Space adventure - Gas giants Learning Points Four of the planets in our solar system are known as the...
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Gas Giants - Outer Planets
Take a journey around our solar system and meet the gas giants. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Solar System Learning Points The Solar System is made up of eight planets that orbit the Sun. The four planets furthest from...
Bedtime History
Voyager Program for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on a cosmic voyage through history with our captivating video on the Voyager program. Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of Voyager 1 and 2, from their groundbreaking launches to their unprecedented journeys beyond the...
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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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Exploring the Outer Solar System: Uranus and Neptune
Venture to the outer reaches of our solar system to discover Uranus and Neptune, the seventh and eighth planets from the Sun. Uncover the unique features of Uranus, including its sideways spin and bluish-green appearance, and dive into...
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Voyager Exploration of the Giant Planets
The Voyager probes revolutionized our understanding of the outer planets in the Solar System. These two spacecrafts, launched in 1977, embarked on an incredible journey, capturing stunning images and revealing unexpected discoveries at...
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S to Z and Return Home: The End of the Cosmic Journey
This video covers the last segment of the alphabet adventure, from S to Z, and the return home. It discusses Saturn, Titan, Uranus, Venus, white dwarfs, X-rays, young Crescent moons, and the Zodiac, concluding with the characters...
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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 Sun’s rotation—which is counter-clockwise—if you’re looking...
Rock 'N Learn
Learn the Planets Song
It’s easy to learn the names and order of the planets around our sun when you sing this silly song. Join Kevin, Marko the Pencil, and Terra for some fun practice. Use this mnemonic device: My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos....
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Planet Uranus Song - 8 Planets of the Solar System Song | KidsLearningTube
Uranus distance from the sun is actually 2.877 billion km and I mistakenly said, Miles. My apologies.
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I WONDER - Why Is Uranus Special?
This video is answering the question of why is Uranus special.