The Mars land price is a shady scheme in which you pay some company money for an acre of land on Mars. You receive a deed with your name as the titleholder, a map showing where your land is, and other goodies. Unfortunately, the current international space treaty prohibits the sale of Martian land. This…
Weather Mexico is a mobile application that provides you with the latest weather forecast for the mexico city of your choice. You can get information on temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation. This app is free, and is based on data from NASA satellites. It also features a beautiful map with animation. Weather Forecasts Weather forecasts…
Our solar system is a collection of planets and other space material orbiting a star, the Sun. The Sun is the centre of the system, and planetary objects in the order Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto form its outer rim. The four inner planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are…
The Solar System was formed 4.6 billion years ago by the gravitational collapse of an interstellar molecular cloud. It contains the Sun and its eight planets and their moons, plus a belt of icy dwarf planets and many asteroids. At the outer edge of our solar system, beyond the Kuiper belt, is the Oort cloud,…
Many people are fascinated with the idea that there could be life on Mars. It is one of the most important questions in science. Over the years, scientists have studied various aspects of the planet, including its terrain. Observations have revealed that Mars has a diverse landscape, including canyons, volcanoes and craters. What is Mars?…
When planning trips to Los Angeles, it’s helpful to know what the weather will be like ahead of time. Use the satellite weather map for Los Angeles to view hourly forecasts and storm alerts. You can also find out more about the surrounding weather patterns. The temperature diagram displays the maximum and minimum temperatures of…
For millennia, the moon has been a fixture in our culture. From nursery rhymes and fables to comforting bedtime reads, the moon has been a source of mystery and awe for us. The moon plays an important role in our planet’s ecosystem, from tides to tracking time and more. Without the moon, our lives would…
Ottawa, Kansas, USA is the location of CMC’s satellite weather feed. The map shows the current & 7-day weather forecast, local radar update and weather alerts for Ottawa. The ticker alternates between national headlines and special weather statements in a bottom-up crawl format. Click on the image for more information. Weather by Month The weather…
Many gardeners believe that planting with the moon phases helps them grow healthier, more vigorous plants and bigger crops. It’s an old-school tradition that may be based in superstition, but it is also supported by scientific ideas. Plant annual flowers and fruit and vegetables that bear above-ground crops during the waxing of the moon (from…
