Exploring Neptune: The Planetary Guide to the Eighth Planet from the Sun
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Physics
Venera 1: A Milestone in Venus Exploration
Introduction Venera 1, a Soviet spacecraft, holds a significant place in the history of space exploration. Launched on February 12, 1961, Venera 1 attempted the first ‘flyby’ of Venus, marking a groundbreaking milestone in our understanding of our neighboring planet. In this article, we will delve into the mission of Venera 1, the challenges it
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Captain Bruce McCandless: The Man Who Defied Gravity
Introduction Captain Bruce McCandless was a pioneer and a true legend in the field of aerospace engineering. His remarkable accomplishments and groundbreaking innovations have left an indelible mark on the history of space exploration. In this article, we will delve into the life and achievements of Captain Bruce McCandless, shedding light on his unparalleled expertise,
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The Sun Test
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Planet Earth Test
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Geography of Earth
The Geography of Earth is unique in our solar system in that it is predominantly covered by water with the oceans covering 70.1% of the surface and with only 29.1% dry land (this is without taking into account all the lakes and rivers etc). Land Mass Continents Six continent of the world Seven continents
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Big Bang Theory
The big bang theory accompanied by inflation theory, is to date, the most accurate explanation for the creation of the universe. Naming the Big Bang Theory Prediction of the Big Bang The Big Bang from a Singularity Evidence of the Big Bang Theory The Big Bang from a Quantum Fluctuation Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principal What
Steady State Theory
Steady State Theory was a model to explain the observation of the expanding universe before the Big Bang Theory became a viable theory. The Problem The Answer What is Steady State Theory? Rise of the Steady State Theorists Problems with Steady State Theory Rise of the Big Bang Theorists Evidence of the Big Bang
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Pluto – the Dwarf Planet
Pluto is situated in a region known as the Kuiper Belt, a band that sits approximately 30-50 AU’s (astronomical units – the distance from Earth to the Sun) from the Sun in a ring shape that encompasses the 8 planets. Discovery Naming ‘Planet X’ Characteristics of Dwarf Planet Pluto Moons of Pluto Re-Classification of
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Standard Model of Particle Physics
The Standard model of particle physics (or quantum field theory) is the ultimate theory of everything. The standard model explains interactions between all subatomic particles and the fundamental forces. It is a work in progress, most recently updated in 2012 to include the higgs boson. Before we begin discussing the standard model we will provide
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Milky Way Galaxy
The shape of the Milky Way Galaxy is a Barred Spiral Galaxy. Made of hudreds of billions of stars the Diameter of the disk is 100,000 light years with the average thickness is about 2,000 light years. How the Milky Way Galaxy got its Name Early Discoveries of the Milky Way Formation and Destiny of