
Our Guide to the Planets
When you think of space, the first things that probably come to mind are stars and galaxies. However, what about planets? Technically speaking, a planet is any celestial body that orbits another star or stellar remnant. In other words, planets are simply objects that revolve around other objects. In these articles, we’ll be taking a look at some of the most famous planets in our galaxy. From the gas giants to the red planet and everything in between, there are many intriguing planets out there just waiting to be discovered!Mercury, the Fastest Planet in the Solar System
With a year lasting just as long as a single day on Earth, Mercury is the fastest planet in the solar system. At its closest orbital approach to the Sun, Mercury travels at almost 48,000 kmph (30,000 mph). That’s almost three times faster…
1892Neptune, the Third Most Massive Planet
Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun and the third-largest. It is also the last of the planets discovered by astronomers in ancient times. It is the only planet that has a blue color and its name was given after another god of water,…
1860Some Interesting Facts About Mars
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and is often referred to as the “Red Planet” because of its reddish appearance. Mars has been a source of fascination for generations and continues to excite astronomers. Mars has also piqued the…
1950Why is Jupiter a Special Planet?
The planet, Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and is known as a “gas giant” because it is made almost entirely of gases. It's also special because it probably has more than twice as much water as Earth. Because of these two things,…
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