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We spend so much time focused on our lives here on Earth that we often fail to notice the amazing things far, far away.

Our seemingly limitless universe is filled with genuinely astonishing things, and you can learn all about them here!

Did you know that our galaxy, the Milky Way, is around a hundred thousand light-years wide?

Continue reading to learn more about our solar system, the planets inside it, and the rest of the universe!

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The truth behind the age of the universe

How Old is the Universe?

Shash Wighton
Mar 17, 2021

While we don't know the exact age of the universe, NASA estimated that the universe is above 13 billion years old.

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Can You Hear In Space?

Is Space Completely Silent?

Shash Wighton
Mar 17, 2021

While space is more silent than you could ever imagine, it's not completely devoid of sound.

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The Fallen Astronaut

The Fallen Astronaut – A Memorial Placed On The Moon In Secret

Jack De Graaf
Dec 19, 2021

There is a memorial on the moon that has names of astronauts & cosmonauts who have died in the advancement of space exploration.

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Sun Facts

Facts You Probably Don’t Know About The Sun Infographic

Luke Ward
Mar 17, 2021

Did you know that the distance between the Sun and Earth changes throughout the year?

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Educational Facts about Telescopes

24 Terrific Facts About The Telescope

Dan Lewis
Mar 17, 2021

The Hubble Space Telescope was named after astronomer Edwin P. Hubble in 1983.

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100 Mind Blowing Space Facts

100 Interesting Space Facts That’ll Blow Your Mind

Jack De Graaf
Dec 13, 2022

Neptune's moon, Triton, orbits the planet backwards. It's the only large moon in our solar system that does this.

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Crazy facts about Space Shuttles

26 Facts About Space Shuttles That Are Outta This World!

Dan Lewis
Mar 17, 2021

Aboard the Challenger in 1984, Kathryn Sullivan was the first ever American woman to do a spacewalk.

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5 Fascinating Facts About Saturn's Rings

5 Fascinating Facts About Saturn’s Rings

Dan Lewis
Mar 17, 2021

Saturn's rings are named alphabetically based on when they were discovered.

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Universes Strangest Phenomena

6 Strangest Phenomena In The Universe

Dan Lewis
Mar 17, 2021

55 Cancri e, discovered in 2004, is a planet in the Milky Way that is at least one third diamond.

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The History of Space Travel

The History of Space Travel Timeline

Dan Lewis
Apr 7, 2021

Albert II became the first monkey in space on June 14, 1949, in a specially adapted US V2 rocket.

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Moon Landing Hoax - Common Myths Debunked

Moon Landing Hoax – 5 Common Myths Debunked

Dan Lewis
Mar 22, 2021

One of the main theories disputing the moon landing would be that the astronauts' foot prints on the moon are too clear.

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The Milky way, Rum & Rasbierries

The Milky Way Smells Like Rum & Tastes Like Raspberries

Jack De Graaf
Mar 23, 2021

Scientists discovered ethyl formate in the Milky Way which is what gives raspberries their distinctive and sharp taste.

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