17th June 2011
What exactly is a Supernova? To say in 3 words, a supernova is an exploding star. Alright, that was much more than three, but you get the point. A supernova is much more substantial than a nova, but less so than a hypernova. Supernovae are very bright and...
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14th June 2011
A star is a massive luminous ball of plasma. The nearest star to the planet is the Sun. The Earth is caught within the Sun's gravitational pull and uses the Sun as an energy source. Many other stars are visible within the night sky. A star shines the majo...
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14th June 2011
The Moon is the only natural satellite of Earth and will be the 5th largest natural satellite in the solar system with an equatorial radius of 1,738 km. Despite its size, it's second only to Jupiter's moon in terms of density. Because of the moon's synchr...
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14th June 2011
The Moon will be the only natural satellite of Earth and will be the 5th largest natural satellite within the solar program with an equatorial radius of 1,738 km. In spite of its size, it's second only to Jupiter's moon relating to density. Because of the...
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14th June 2011
If humans have a life cycle, so do the stars. Not all stars had been formed simultaneously. Some are just starting to shine and some are starting to die. Ejnar Hertzsprung and Henry Norris Russell created a diagram aids in comprehending the lives of the s...
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If you love Mars and you would like to read more about Mars, visit planet-facts.com for more information about Mars and the solar system. You might also want to check out supernova facts.
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