Star Gazing: A Fun and Educational Family Activity

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Away from the city lights in the quiet of night, the starry sky is a brilliant display that easily captures the curiosity of the observer. If you decide to bring your family star gazing, a few simple considerations can enhance the experience a great deal. Find books at your local library that will help you [...]

Planet Names And Their Historical Origins

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Ever wonder how a planet received their name? This brief historical overview of how the planets were named will enlighten you. Venus: Venus was named for Rome’s love goddess. Venus was thought to be the most beautiful planet of all and was named Venus for that reason. Mercury: Mercury was given its name because it [...]

Where Am I In The Solar System?

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Earth has a great number of things that are unique to our planet and it makes it interesting to know “Where am I in the solar system?”. We are the third planet from the sun, and the fifth largest planet in the whole solar system. The name of our planet is unique because, in the [...]