Astronomers have nicknamed Neptune the Ice Giant and Voyager 2 has returned incredible images of its rings and moons. Additionally, unlike Uranus, Neptune does not release excess heat left over from planet formation processes like Uranus does. Neptune’s magnetic field appears more intricate than that of Jupiter or Saturn, while its ring system boasts two…
This image from NASA’s Curiosity rover shows what appears to be a sandy floral-like formation on Mars. But planetary scientist Abigail Fraemant says it’s actually a result of minerals and water interacting on the planet’s surface. This image is one of many amazing shots that have been taken of the red planet over the years….
Mars is one of the most interesting planets in our solar system. It has been studied for centuries and is still a hot topic amongst scientists. The planet’s surface regularly experiences dust devils – well-formed and strong whirlwinds that whip up dirt on the surface. This image shows long dark trails where these whirlwinds have…
