NASA
Hubble Sees First-Time Icy Visitor Comet K2
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope observed the farthest-discovered active inbound comet, Comet K2. K2 came from the distant Oort Cloud and is visiting our inner solar system for the first (and only) time. Since we're seeing it so far away,...
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Pluto. Animation of the surface of the dwarf planet Pluto, with patches of methane on the surface, and its moon Charon and the distant Sun seen in its sky.
At the distance of Pluto, the Sun appears about 1000 times fainter than on Earth. Pluto has an eccentric orbit averaging some six billion kilometres from the Sun. After its discovery in 1930 Pluto was considered the ninth planet, but the...
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Moon
Moon - almost Full Moon - waxing gibbous moon (1600mm used to shoot it and speeded up)
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A planet the size of Mars collides with Earth.
A planet the size of Mars collides with Earth.
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Teacher assists students with solar system model
Teacher assists students with solar system model
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Comets
What happens when a comet full of 'volatiles' comes to close to the sun? The volatiles ignite, creating a long gaseous tail. Are there differences between meteors and comets? Leading scientists and CG graphics help differentiate the two...
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Meteorites
BBC has put together a comprehensive clip describing the composition of meteorites. This is a very cute video younger learners will enjoy. It also shows the properties of meteorites through scientific inquiry. A bit short but perfect for...
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Galaxies, Part 2 of 3
Part two of this three-part series asks us to think what life would be like if we lived in a binary star system. We are also introduced to black holes and Einstein's theory of relativity. A great clip shown in its three-part entirety or...
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Exploring Comets with Dr. Alan Stern
What are comets, and where do they come from? Learn about short and long period comets, where they come from, and what they're made of. Dr. Alan Stern answers specific questions regarding comets we see and ones we don't. This is a...
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Galaxies, Part 1 of 3
You've found part one of a three-part series entitled "A Practical Guide to the Universe." Hosted by Tom Selek, this older clip shows, describes, and invites viewers to think about what galaxies are. The color, motion, and brightness of...
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Comets - Remnants Of The Beginning
Why do scientists study comets, and why are they so important? We learn that comets delivered much of the water, material, and chemicals that helped shape our planet. They also contain frozen evidence that can tell the story of our...
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Unlocking Comet Secrets - A Comet's Tale
The comet's nucleus is tiny and quite dark, so how are scientists able to study them? Introduce your class to the scientific tools that make comet study a reality. While this clip begins to explore a fascinating topic, it is...
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Jupiter Explosion - A Comet's Tale
This extremely short clip poses a question your class could ponder for days. It was discovered that a comet hit Jupiter causing an explosion greater than all the Earth's nuclear weapons combined. So, if a comet hit Jupiter creating...
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Comets And Meteor Showers (Perseid Meteor Shower)
As the dusty tail of a comet pass near Earth, particles fly off and burn up in Earth's atmosphere creating beautiful meteor showers. Learn about the Perseid Meteor Shower and the NASA space craft that make it possible for us to know when...
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Meteors from Halley's Comet
Did you know that meteor showers come from comet tails? A NASA scientist explains that we may not be able to see Halley's Comet for another fifty years, we can experience marvelous meteor showers from its tail. Getting kids excited about...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Weighing Hubble's Future
The Hubble Space Telescope has provided the world with incredible information that has helped formulate our knowledge of the universe. This telescope will soon be retired and replaced by a newer, more powerful telescope. Read about the...
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Asap Science: Could We Stop an Asteroid?
Bill Nye explores how an asteroid impact could affect Earth in this video. Learn how the asteroid would be detected and what we could to do to try to stop it! [7:07]
NASA
Nasa New Horizons: Pluto in a Minute: New Horizons Work After Pluto
After spending nine years getting to Pluto, find out what is next for the spacecraft New Horizons. [1:28]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Contaminating Planets
What steps should planetary explorers take to prevent contaminating other planets with life from Earth?