Does Neptune Have Rings? The Surprising Answer!
Everyone knows that Saturn has rings, but is Saturn the only planet with rings? What about Neptune? Surprisingly, Neptune actually has a few rings, though scientists believe that Neptune’s rings are younger than Saturn’s. Not to mention, there are two other planets that have rings in addition to Saturn and Neptune. To learn how many […]
Continue readingWhat Is Long-Exposure Photography? Photography Basics Explained
While camera manufacturers love touting how fast their camera shutter speed can be, sometimes that’s the last thing THAT you want. Slowing down the shutter speed is the basic idea behind long-exposure photography, and it can create unique pictures that you can’t capture any other way. But what exactly is long-exposure photography, when do you […]
Continue readingDoes Pluto Have Moons? What You Need to Know!
Many people take for granted our moon and fail to do research about what a moon is and if moons impact other planets. In case you are unfamiliar, a moon is a natural satellite that orbits different planets in our Solar System. Whereas Earth only has one moon, there are over 200 moons in our […]
Continue readingWhere Do Asteroids Come From? What You Need to Know!
Asteroids are small objects made from rocks and other materials that emerged with the formation of the Solar System nearly 5 billion years ago. A supernova explosion caused the solar nebula, a cloud of gas and dust, to implode. When it did, most of the debris gathered together to form the Sun with the remaining […]
Continue readingWhat is a Converging Lens? Photography Basics Explained
If you’re reading this article, you likely want to study the physics of light, the basics of a converging lens, and how it can be of practical use in photography. It can be a bit daunting because of the technical and mathematical principles behind them, but we’ll try our best to simplify it in a […]
Continue readingWhen Were Flashlights Invented? History of the Flashlight
Just 20 short years after the first lightbulb was patented by Thomas Edison, the British inventor David Misell patented what would become the first flashlight on January 10th, 1899. This first flashlight was an electric device that would be powered by batteries with a light bulb inside a paper tube and brass reflector. Since then, […]
Continue readingWhy Do Mourning Doves Chase Each Other? What You Need to Know!
If you see two birds chasing each other in your backyard, it’s common to think that the reason is that they’re playing a game. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. With mourning doves, the reason that they’re chasing each other is almost always because they’re fighting. So, why do mourning doves chase one […]
Continue readingHow Many Moons Does Uranus Have? (Facts, & FAQ)
Our solar system consists of several ice and gas giants that are breathtaking to look at and equally interesting to learn about. One would instantly think of Jupiter when it comes to the number of moons a planet has. After all, the gas giant consists of around 79 moons! But how many moons does Uranus […]
Continue readingAsteroid vs. Comet: What’s the Difference?
Space seems pretty empty, but if you look around long enough, you’ll start to spot various planetary objects, such as asteroids and comets. But did you know that asteroids and comets are not the same things? They’re completely different planetary bodies, and while they have a few things in common, they earn their distinct classifications. […]
Continue readingWhat Is Colorado’s State Bird? How Was It Decided?
Colorado has some of the most diverse landscapes in the United States. From the great Rocky Mountains to the western prairies, the Centennial State seems to have it all. So, it’s no surprise that Colorado would choose the Lark Bunting to represent the state. This songbird has a unique song and even a controversial past […]
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