Observing Stellar Objects

Learn about

  • Telescopes and Observations
  • Studying Stellar Objects
  • Calibrating the Positions of Stars
  • Brightness and Magnitude of Stars
  • Photometry of Stars

Tagged: astronomy

Classification of Stars

Learn about the types of star classification systems as well as the life and death of stars like our Sun and others
Tagged: astronomy

Climate Change and Atmospheric Circulation

Learn about climate change

  • Climate Change
  • Global Warming
  • Atmospheric Circulation (Walker Circulation, Hadley Cells, Rossby Waves)
  • Climate Zones
  • El Nino and La Nina
Tagged: earth science

How Fire Helped Humans Evolve

Learn how fire enabled human brains to grow by way of added caloric intake and socializing

How the Grand Tetons Formed

Learn how these majestic mountains formed over many millions of years and how to enjoy them safely
Tagged: earth science
uv absorption by ozone layer

Protecting Yourself from Harmful Solar Radiation

Learn about the three bands of UV radiation and how to protect yourself from the bands that pass through the ozone layer

Planetary Geology of Inner Planets and Pluto

Planetary Geology: Exploring the Geological Mysteries of the Solar System Planetary geology, also known as astrogeology, is the branch of geology that studies the solid objects in the Solar System...
Tagged: astronomy

Earth's Freshwater

Learn about hydrology

  • Surface & Groundwater
  • Water Table
  • Water Cycle
  • Aquifers
  • Water Pollution
Tagged: earth science

Planetary Magnetism of the Inner Planets

Learn about what causes planetary magnetism and the inner planets' magnetic characteristics
Tagged: astronomy

Fossils

Learn about

  • Fossil Formation
  • Types of Fossils
  • Fossil Dating
  • Digging for Fossils
  • Uses of Fossils
Tagged: earth science
Best Viewing Locations for the April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Best Viewing Locations for the April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

We've got you covered when it comes to finding the best locations to view the April 2024 solar eclipse.

How Craters of the Moon National Monument Was Formed

Learn about Craters of the Moon National Monument, located in Idaho, how it formed and what its future holds
Tagged: earth science