Category Archives: SolarSystem

Solar Flares

Posted on March 22, 2021 by wendyyb

The sun is massive. And despite it being so far away, I can’t help but wonder if activity on the sun could possibly effect life on Earth. Enter: solar flares. According to NASA, solar flares are “great bursts of electromagnetic energy and particles that can sometimes stream from the Sun”. Occasionally, solar maximums occur whichContinue reading “Solar Flares” Continue reading →

Posted in Science, Sun | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Solar Flares

The Formation and Evolution of our Atmosphere

Posted on March 22, 2021 by derrick37027

Us residents of the Earth take our atmosphere for granted. We constantly bombard it with harmful chemicals and pollute it with manmade substances that can permanently damage our “forcefield” around Earth. After all, it is responsible from keeping us safe against the harmful rays of the sun and provides us with the oxygen we needContinue reading “The Formation and Evolution of our Atmosphere” Continue reading →

Posted in Historical, Terrestrials | Tagged , , | Comments Off on The Formation and Evolution of our Atmosphere

A History of Observing the Sun

Posted on March 22, 2021 by mwdobson3

Kevin Durant, a two-time NBA champion, once tweeted: “I’m wondering how do these people kno what’s goin on on the the sun.. ain’t nobody ever been.” Like his tweet from 2010, I too wondered how humans have been able to study the Sun’s surface and what discoveries have been made to determine the surface’s characteristics.Continue reading “A History of Observing the Sun” Continue reading →

Posted in Class, Instruments, Sun | Tagged , , | Comments Off on A History of Observing the Sun

Martian Lakes

Posted on March 22, 2021 by brandonlipper

With the intimate connection between water and life, the discovery and understanding of water on Mars has been a crucial point of research that is continuing to be updated. Although there is no liquid water on the surface of Mars, there is water in the form of ice in polar caps and glaciers. If allContinue reading “Martian Lakes” Continue reading →

Posted in Aliens, Class, SolarSystem | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Martian Lakes

Is the Moon actually made of cheese?

Posted on March 21, 2021 by brandonlipper

Unfortunately, the answer is no. However, the story of why the Moon’s surface looks the way it does it still an interesting one and one that helps us understand the solar system as a whole. The surface of the Moon most closely resembles that of Mercury (due to the lack of geological activity that comesContinue reading “Is the Moon actually made of cheese?” Continue reading →

Posted in Class, Moons, SolarSystem, Universe | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Is the Moon actually made of cheese?

The Next Ice Age?

Posted on March 21, 2021 by joeangella13

As we all know, the sun is an incredibly vital part of our daily lives and is the, “constant force that is keeping our planets in orbit, providing Earth with just the right amount of light and warmth for life…” and even governs our daily schedules in which we have created the concept of timeContinue reading “The Next Ice Age?” Continue reading →

Posted in Class, Light, Sun | Tagged , | Comments Off on The Next Ice Age?

Survival Sweet Spot

Posted on March 21, 2021 by brynicdew

Earth is a perfect amalgamation of all the conditions necessary for live to thrive. I always hear that the other terrestrials cannot sustain life, but never exactly sure how unsuitable they were. I mean if there was only one thing wrong with them, who’s to say we wouldn’t be able to invent a solution inContinue reading “Survival Sweet Spot” Continue reading →

Posted in Class, Terrestrials | Tagged , | Comments Off on Survival Sweet Spot

No sunspots on the Sun?

Posted on March 21, 2021 by connorrobbwilcox

Have you ever seen pictures of the Sun and noticed that it has dark spots on its surface? These sunspots are cooler than the other regions on the Sun, but they also represent the beginning of new solar cycles. In fact, some signs point to the next cycle, Cycle 25, having a much smaller numberContinue reading “No sunspots on the Sun?” Continue reading →

Posted in Class, Observables, Sun | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on No sunspots on the Sun?

Aurora Borealis

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Mykayla

Aurora borealis, or the “Northern lights,” as it is often called, is the result of our Earth’s magnetosphere deflecting harmful particles from the Sun from the Earth. They can best be seen from the Arctic Circle (Canada, Iceland, Finland, etc.). Every aurora in the solar system originates from the Sun. Periodically, the Sun has stormsContinue reading “Aurora Borealis” Continue reading →

Posted in Light, Observables, Sun | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Aurora Borealis

earth’s rings?

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Peter Taylor

Ever look at a picture of Saturn (or anything else with rings) and think “Wow, I wonder what those rings are made of?” Spoiler alert – they’re just very pretty rocks and ices and dusts. How about this one – Ever look up at the Moon (or any other moon) and think “Wow, I wonderContinue reading “earth’s rings?” Continue reading →

Posted in Class, Moons, Planet Rings | Tagged , , | Comments Off on earth’s rings?