The Solar System An amazing part of the class this semester was the ability to understand and correct some of the misconceptions that I have held about the Solar System for years. Whether it was about the ‘dark’ side of the moon, the brightness of the North Star, tides, the asteroid belt being hard to … Continue reading I See the Light
Category: Solar System
Second Planet to the Sun
The Clouds among Venus The planet Venus is named for the Roman goddess of love and beauty. It is the second largest terrestrial planet. It is also the second brightest natural object in the sky. Venus’ apparent magnitude of -3.8 to -4.6 makes it visible on a clear day. Venus’ atmosphere can be divided into … Continue reading Second Planet to the Sun
A Peak into the Cosmic Perspective 
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