The Oort cloud

Oort Cloud

The Oort cloud is a vast region of our solar system that surrounds the sun and extends from about 2,000 to 200,000 times the distance of the Earth from the sun. It is thought to be the source of comets that occasionally pass through the inner solar system, and it… Continua a leggere

The Kuiper belt

Artist’s Impression of a Kuiper Belt Object

The Kuiper belt is a region of our solar system that extends beyond the orbit of Neptune and is home to thousands of small, icy bodies known as Kuiper belt objects (KBOs). These bodies, which include dwarf planets like Pluto, Eris, and Makemake, are thought to be remnants from the… Continua a leggere

Are there other dwarf planets in the solar system?

The Five Dwarf Planets

Yes, there are other dwarf planets in the solar system, in addition to Pluto. Ceres, which is in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, is the largest and was the first to be discovered in 1801. Other known dwarf planets include Eris, Makemake, and Haumea. These bodies have been… Continua a leggere

the missing planet in our solar system

MISC Freelancer breaking away from Yela asteroid belt. Crusader in background

Between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter lies the asteroid belt, a region of our solar system that is home to thousands of small, rocky bodies known as asteroids. These asteroids are believed to be remnants of the early solar system and provide valuable insights into its formation and evolution…. Continua a leggere

The Solar System: Neptune

Voyager 2 and Neptune

Exploring Neptune’s Atmospheric Composition: A Closer Look at the Blue Planet Neptune is the farthest planet from the Sun in our Solar System, and its atmosphere is composed of a variety of gases. The most abundant gas in Neptune’s atmosphere is molecular hydrogen, which makes up about 80% of the… Continua a leggere

The Solar System: Saturn

Saturn

Exploring the Unique Features of Saturn: A Look at the Planet’s Rings, Moons, and Atmosphere Saturn is a unique and captivating planet in the Solar System, renowned for its stunning rings and diverse moons. Its atmosphere is also remarkable, with a complex composition and a variety of features. In this… Continua a leggere

The Solar System: Jupiter

Exploring Jupiter’s Atmospheric Composition: A Look at the Gas Giant’s Unique Chemistry Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System, and its atmosphere is composed of a unique blend of gases. This composition is largely dominated by hydrogen and helium, with trace amounts of other elements such as methane,… Continua a leggere