The wider universe beyond our own planet has fascinated people for centuries. And, as technology has improved, so has our understanding of it. From the raging fires of the Sun to the tiny dwarf planet Pluto, our solar system is full of incredible worlds and objects. This collection of short films provides you with a fascinating introduction to the wondrous universe we live in.
Instructions: Click the purple plus signs next to a heavenly body to see a fascinating video about it. Click play on the window or expand it to full size. You can click again on the same plus sign to make the video disappear so you can click on another planet. Remember to pause the videos before moving on, or the audio will keep playing. So in short - click on a button to see a video of the planet, click it again to make it go away!
There is a video about each planet, as well as the Sun and the astroid belt. There is also a film about the tiny dwarf planet of Ceres, with its mysterious bright lights, which were discovered by NASA a few years back. I hope you enjoy these fascinating videos!
The Great Comets of Earth Captured in Stunning Photographs
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Test Your Knowledge of Our Solar Neighborhood!
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These Observatories Document the Entire Expanse of Space
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Ready to Learn How Fast the Speed of Light Actually Moves!
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Test Your Knowledge Of Our Solar Neighborhood!
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These Details About Outer Space Are Captivating & Shocking
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50 Crazy But True Facts About Dreams You Need to Know
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24 Confusing Optical Illusions Explained - Fascinating!
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Amazing Science: THIS is the True Scale of Our Universe...
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This Incredible Documentary Takes You Into the Human Body
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15 Frightening Animals Early Humans Had to Live With
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Strange Matter: The Most Dangerous Stuff in the Universe
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10 Fascinating Facts About the Subconscious Mind
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There are Some Great Secrets Found in Mathematics...
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WHY is Sugar So Devilishy Addictive?
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Science Breakthrough: An Immunization Against Skin Cancer?
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What Does the Appendix Actually DO?
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3 Surefire Ways to Always Identify Pseudoscience
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13 Incredible ROOF INNOVATIONS For Your House
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19 Things to AVOID to Make Your Phone Live Longer
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What on Earth Is a Black Hole? This Video Explains All...
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This Map Shows Every Known Nuclear Explosion Since 1945
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6 Fascinating Stories of Accidental Medical Discoveries
From penicillin to pacemakers, here are the medical breakthroughs that were discovered by accident.
Experience the True Scale of Heavenly Bodies
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WATCH: What Is the Fingerprint of God's Creation?
The golden pattern, describes the mathematical code of the universe. Is this the scientific evidence of God's will and plan?
8 Biggest Mysteries Still Surrounding the Human Body
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Ever Wonder What Life Is Like if We Zoom In All the Way?
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These Archaeological Finds Left the World Mystified
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Let's Talk About Size, From Big to Huge.
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Take an Incredible Tour of Our Colossal Milky Way Galaxy
Fly Through the Milky Way Galaxy!
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12 Mind-Blowing Archaeological Discoveries Of 2022
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These 20 Tech Inventions Will Define the Next Decade
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Sci Fi Tech: Jetpack Rescue!
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Thought Nature is Wild? See It Under a Microscope
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The Disappearing Computer: Revolution on a Personal Scale
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17 Incredible Eye Facts You Have To See To Believe
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Sleep Inventions: 16 Gadgets to Help You Doze Off
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9 of the Greatest Unsolved Mysteries About the Universe!
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NASA's Plan to Colonize the Moon by 2026
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6 Signs That Someone is Listening on Your Cellphone Calls!
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