NASA
Hubble Science: Gravitational Lensing, Nature’s Boost
For the past 31 years, the Hubble Space Telescope has continued its important mission of uncovering the mysteries of the universe. One of those mysteries that Hubble has helped us begin to understand is gravitational lensing. Director,...
NASA
Galaxy Collision Creates “Space Triangle” in New Hubble Image
A spectacular head-on collision between two galaxies fueled an unusual triangular-shaped star-birthing frenzy, as captured in a new image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. The interacting galaxy duo is collectively called Arp 143. The...
NASA
OSIRIS-REx Sheds Light on Hazardous Asteroid Bennu
On September 25, 2135, an asteroid called Bennu will make a close flyby of Earth. Our planet’s gravity will tweak Bennu’s path, making it a challenge to calculate its future trajectory. During the flyby, there is an extremely small...
NASA
Water Vapor Detected In Europa’s Atmosphere
Observations of Jupiter's icy moon Europa from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have revealed the presence of persistent water vapor — but, mysteriously, only in one hemisphere. Europa harbors a vast ocean underneath its icy surface, which...
NASA
Record Broken: Hubble Spots Farthest Star Ever Seen
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has established an extraordinary new benchmark: detecting the light of a star that existed within the first billion years after the universe’s birth in the big bang—the farthest individual star ever seen to...
NASA
Hubble Science: Starbirth Nebulae, Cosmic Cradles
For the past 31 years, the Hubble Space Telescope has continued its important mission of uncovering the mysteries of the universe. One of those mysteries that Hubble has helped us begin to understand are the beautiful nebulae in space....
NASA
Lagrange Points: Lucy Goes to Space
Discover the mysteries of the solar system through the eyes of the Lucy mission and its team members. This second episode features Principal Investigator Hal Levison, who discusses the Trojan Asteroids located at Jupiter's Lagrange...
NASA
Hubble Spotted Something 'Scary'
A hypnotizing vortex? A peek into a witch’s cauldron? A giant space-spider web? In reality, it’s a look at the red giant star CW Leonis as photographed by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope — just in time for celebrating Halloween with creepy...
NASA
Hubble Observes Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Changing
Like the speed of an advancing race car driver, the winds in the outermost “lane” of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot are accelerating – a discovery only made possible by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, which has monitored the planet for more...
NASA
Hubble finds a Black Hole Igniting Star Formation in a Dwarf Galaxy
Black holes are often described as the monsters of the universe—tearing apart stars, consuming anything that comes too close, and holding light captive. Detailed evidence from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, however, shows a black hole in...
Flipping Physics
Deriving the Binding Energy of a Planet
Binding energy of a planet is defined and derived.
NASA
Hubble and Webb: A New Golden Age of Astronomy
The scientific community is incredibly excited to have these two highly complementary observatories operating together. With their collaboration, they will push the boundaries of knowledge on the backdrop of a rapidly evolving...
NASA
Hubble's Field Guide to Nebulae
Nebulae are some of the most resplendent objects in the universe, but it’s easy to confuse which one is an “emission nebula,” and which one is an “absorption nebula.” Thankfully, this “Field Guide” will give you a quick rundown so you...
Curated Video
Understanding Gravitational Potential Energy: Calculations and Examples
This video is about gravitational potential energy, focusing on what it is and how it is calculated. The video also provides an equation for calculating changes in gravitational potential energy and provides examples of how to use it....
NASA
Hubble Confirms Largest Comet Nucleus Ever Seen
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has determined the size of the largest icy comet nucleus ever found. And, it’s big! With a diameter of approximately 80 miles across, it’s about 50 times larger than typical comets. Its 500-trillion-ton mass...
DoodleScience
Gravitational Potential and Kinetic Energy _ GCSE Physics
Gravitational potential energy is the energy stored in an object as the result of its vertical position or height. The energy is stored as the result of the gravitational attraction of the Earth and the object. The gravitational...
Virtually Passed
Conservation of Energy Part 3: Gravitational Potential Energy
Here I derive the work done due to gravity and also define GPE = mgh
DoodleScience
Gravitational Fields _ A-Level Physics
A Level Physics - Doodle Science teaches you high school and College physics in a less boring way in almost no time!
Curated Video
Gravitational Potential Energy: Definition and Calculation
This video is a lecture presentation on gravitational potential energy. The presenter defines gravitational potential energy and explains how changes in height can affect it. They also provide equations to calculate gravitational...
Flipping Physics
Electric and Gravitational Field Comparisons
Comparing the electric fields of point charges to the gravitational field of a planet both at a local and far distant location.
Mazz Media
Ellipse
This live-action video program is about the word ellipse. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word ellipse through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
Flipping Physics
Deriving the Acceleration due to Gravity on any Planet and specifically Mt. Everest
Derive the acceleration due to gravity on any planet. Find the acceleration due to gravity on Mt. Everest. And determine how much higher you could jump on the top of Mt. Everest!
NASA
Tour Stunning Hubble Nebulae Images
Over the years, the Hubble Space Telescope has taken hundreds of images of different kinds of incredible nebulae in our universe. A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space. There are different types of nebulae, ranging from...
Flipping Physics
Introduction to the Force of Gravity and Gravitational Mass
Defining the Force of Gravity or Weight and Gravitational Mass. We also determine the dimensions for force in both Metric and English units.