You may be able to see Mars tonight, depending on your local weather and lighting conditions. The planet is close to Earth right now, and you’ll get a chance to spot it for the first time in about two years and two months. You’ll also have a good chance to catch Jupiter and Mercury, which…
What is Star Naming? Star naming is an excellent way to show someone you care about or yourself. You can name your star after your favorite pet, TV character, movie character or even a deceased loved one – the possibilities are endless! Star names are an integral part of astronomy and culture, so it’s essential…
Mars Planet Drawing Mars has long captivated the attention of humanity with its endless mysteries, such as canals, spring growth, waves of darkening and whether life exists there. These theories have fuelled centuries of scientific inquiry into this planet that lies beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Students can explore these intriguing ideas in the Images of Mars…
Mars has been a muse for countless writers and artists throughout the centuries. Whether they imagined canals full of water or a mysterious civilization invading Earth, the red planet has always been a popular subject for science fiction and imagination. In recent years, robotic spacecraft have explored the Martian surface, making a series of discoveries…
Mars is a big, bright and red planet a long way away from Earth. Its surface temperature is chilly and its atmosphere is toxic. But if humans can survive the trip, they might one day colonize the planet and build a civilization that’s more advanced than what we have now. The first settlers might have…
The solar system consists of the Sun and eight planets. It also includes the four gas giants and a disk of icy objects known as the Kuiper Belt. Astronomers are still looking for an extraterrestrial planet called Planet Nine that could explain the unusual orbits of distant Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs). This hypothetical planet is…
Mars has been a mysterious planet to astronomers for centuries. It’s always been thought to be moonless but in 1877 astronomer Asaph Hall discovered two natural satellites called Deimos and Phobos. These were the first observations of a planet outside our solar system. Over time, more and more discoveries have helped to change our understanding…
If you’re a fan of Mars chocolate bars, then you’ll no doubt be sad to learn that they’ve gone the way of the dodo. However, you’ll be relieved to know that you can still find some Mars-themed products on sale. For example, we’ve been able to buy Mars Bars in Australia and there is also…
Material The outer shell of the mars planet jeans is made from ballistic nylon, an extremely durable material used to make World War Two flak jackets. The high-tenacity filament fibre in this fabric makes it incredibly tough, but also gives it an attractive and utilitarian look. It also means that the pants are tear-resistant –…
