Topography of Mercury
The following video reveals topographic features on Mercury for the first time. Using data from the MESSENGER spacecraft, scientists have created for the first time the global digital elevation model (DEM) of Mercury, where...
Category: The Planets
Rare Transit of Mercury
This video explains the rare phenomenon of Mercury’s transit that happens 13 times in one century. It occurs when Mercury is directly on the line between the Earth and the Sun. In this way,...
Panoramic View of Mars Region Naukluft Plateau
The following video shows us a panoramic view of Mars most rugged region on the lower Mount Sharp called Naukluft Plateau. The terrain is captured by the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA’s Curiosity rover...
How Did Mars’ Climate Change?
The following video shows us what might be the cause of climate change that had happened to Mars billions years ago. According to data collected by NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft, scientists think that solar winds...
Saturn, a Planet of Storms
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has collected a lot of data about Saturn, a planet of massive storms. Many of them cover the area of approximately 100 miles and last about eight days.
Jupiter-Like Planet Found in a Triple-Star System
Scientists have found a triple-star system, with a planet that resembles Jupiter. The considers the system rare because it is the third time they have discovered a stable planet in such system. The planet...
A New Study Revealed That Mars’ Mounds Are Created by Sharp Wind
A new study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, revealed that mounds on Mars that are more than a mile high are products of sharp wind and climate change. The most well-known crater on Mars,...
Amateur Astronomer Captured Jupiter’s Latest Impact
This video shows us the footage of Jupiter’s latest impact captured by an amateur astronomer from Austria. We can see a tiny flash of light that enters Jupiter’s atmosphere. Scientists are not sure whether...
Planet Nine Could Cause Mass Extinction on Earth
According to astrophysicists from the US, planet nine could trigger a mass extinction on Earth by producing comet showers. They have found further evidence to prove a 30-year-old theory published by Dr. Daniel Whitmire,...
Northern Lights on Jupiter
Scientists have found that Jupiter has bright ‘Northern Lights’ that appear as a result of its solar storms. The discovery of Jupiter’s X-ray aurora is published in the Journal of Geophysical Research “Space Physics”.
Astronomers Found New Evidence of a Mysterious Ninth Planet
After the January announcement about the mysterious ninth planet, astronomers have found a new evidence that supports its existence. Namely, the mysterious planet is 10 times the size of the Earth and resembles Uranus...
Close Encounter with Jupiter and Earth This Week
Earth and Jupiter have a close encounter every 13 months. It happens when the two planets come into opposition. During this month, Jupiter will appear as the brightest star in our sky, even brighter...
Powerful Volcanic Activity Causes Mars Tilt on Its Axis
According to a study published in the journal Nature, scientists revealed that powerful volcanic activity on Mars causes the planet tilt on its axis by 20 to 25 degrees. This activity has also caused...
Neptune’s Weather
The following video explores Neptune’s atmosphere and its weather. A true surprise for scientists was the discovery of its highly dynamic atmosphere. Namely, a closer look at Neptune’s atmosphere shows clouds located in its...
The Rare Planetary Event Will Happen in May 2016
During May 2016, we will be able to watch a rare planetary event that happens only once in several years. Namely, we can observe Mercury while transiting between the Sun and the Earth. The...
Lonely Planet Is Actually Part of the Wider Solar System
Scientists from the Australian National University Research Schol of Astronomy and Astrophysics have discovered that the lonely planet, they spotted before, is actually a part of the wider solar system. Namely, they found out...
Mars’ Best Images
This video contains the most remarkable images of planet Mars taken during the years of exploration from NASA’s Mariner to Mars Rover.
The Moon Will Join to Five Visible Planets During the Lineup
During this week, we will be able to observe the five visible planets that come into alignment after ten years. This lineup will be more visible due to the Moon, which will join them...
