Newton would not agree on the first question, nor would anyone knowledgeable in gravity and space, because the Earth’s gravity extends far out even outside its atmosphere. Its strong gravitational and magnetic pull is the reason why we have the moon orbiting Earth, as well as the space debris that is scattered … Read more
We all probably know the magnificent beauty of the scientific phenomenon – the solar eclipse. A solar eclipse is an occurrence wherein the moon moves in front of the sun, which partially or wholly blocks it. The result of a solar eclipse is a beautiful scientific wonder that covers some parts of … Read more
No, however tall Mount Everest is, it doesn’t stand a chance against the Olympus Mons, on our neighboring planet, Mars. It is the highest and largest mountain in the Solar System, rising about 72,000 feet (22 kilometers or 13.6 miles) on top of its surrounding plains. Its name directly means Mt. Olympus … Read more
A satellite is any object that circles the Earth, Sun, or any other massive body. It can be classified into two: natural satellites or artificial satellites. The moon, comets, and the planets are examples of natural satellites. Artificial satellites, on the other hand, are those launched from Earth for various purposes, such … Read more
One of the most talked-about theories of physics is the Big Bang Theory. It is said to have happened about 1400 years ago, and advocates of the theory present arguments that, initially, the universe was no more than a tiny dot. The birth of the world, as we see it now, is … Read more
Yes, there are nights and days on the moon, but the time for each period is not the same as the ones on our planet. Instead of the twenty-four hours length of a normal day on Earth, a day on the moon is equal to 27.3 earth-days because the space object takes … Read more