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Author Archives: samssolarsystem
Solar Wind
The corona, the outer layer of the sun’s atmosphere, can reach temperatures of up to 2 million degrees Fahrenheit. This atmospheric temperature emits incredible amounts of thermal energy, which causes the particles in the corona to rapidly move around. At a certain point, the sun’s gravity cannot contain these particles and they breach the sun’s … Continue reading Solar Wind → Continue reading
Solar Wind
The corona, the outer layer of the sun’s atmosphere, can reach temperatures of up to 2 million degrees Fahrenheit. This atmospheric temperature emits incredible amounts of thermal energy, which causes the particles in the corona to rapidly move around. At a certain point, the sun’s gravity cannot contain these particles and they breach the sun’s … Continue reading Solar Wind → Continue reading
Gravity
Gravity is a fascinating phenomenon of physics that is integral to understanding the universe. Gravity keeps Earth in orbit around the sun, and the Moon in orbit around Earth. Any object that has mass, also has gravity. Moreover, the gravitational force between two objects is caused by two factors: mass and distance. The gravitational force … Continue reading Gravity → Continue reading
Gravity
Gravity is a fascinating phenomenon of physics that is integral to understanding the universe. Gravity keeps Earth in orbit around the sun, and the Moon in orbit around Earth. Any object that has mass, also has gravity. Moreover, the gravitational force between two objects is caused by two factors: mass and distance. The gravitational force … Continue reading Gravity → Continue reading
Historical Astronomers in Context
Chosen Astronomer: Johannes Kepler Born: December 27, 1571, at roughly 1pm. Died: November 15, 1630. Historical events: On March 24, 1603, when Kepler was 32, Elizabeth I of England died and was succeeded by her cousin King James VI of Scotland. His ascension of the throne united the crowns of Scotland and England. On March 22, 1622, … Continue reading Historical Astronomers in Context → Continue reading
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Historical Astronomers in Context
Chosen Astronomer: Johannes Kepler Born: December 27, 1571, at roughly 1pm. Died: November 15, 1630. Historical events: On March 24, 1603, when Kepler was 32, Elizabeth I of England died and was succeeded by her cousin King James VI of Scotland. His ascension of the throne united the crowns of Scotland and England. On March 22, 1622, … Continue reading Historical Astronomers in Context → Continue reading
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Seasons, Solstices and Equinoxes
What causes the seasons? Not only is this asked on page 32 of Chapter 2, but it is often asked by many individuals residing on Earth. However, a surprisingly few number of people actually know. Seasons occur because the title of Earth’s axis causes sunlight to fall differently on Earth at different times … Continue reading Seasons, Solstices and Equinoxes → Continue reading
Seasons, Solstices and Equinoxes
What causes the seasons? Not only is this asked on page 32 of Chapter 2, but it is often asked by many individuals residing on Earth. However, a surprisingly few number of people actually know. Seasons occur because the title of Earth’s axis causes sunlight to fall differently on Earth at different times … Continue reading Seasons, Solstices and Equinoxes → Continue reading
Eagles
Onward to the Super Bowl! Fly Eagles Fly! Continue reading
Eagles
Onward to the Super Bowl! Fly Eagles Fly! Continue reading