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Astronomy, Colonization

How Do We Colonize Jupiter’s Moons?

23 Nov , 2016 by Matt Williams

Jupiter’s largest moons – aka. the Galilean Moons – could one day be colonized, providing humanity with limitless resources and incredible opportunities for research.

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double shadow transit

Astronomy, Jupiter, Observing, Skywatching

Seeing Double: Jupiter Returns at Dawn

5 Oct , 2016 by David Dickinson

Missing Jove? The largest planet in our is currently on the far side of the Sun, and just passed solar conjunction on September 26th, 2016. October now sees Jupiter slowly return to the dawn sky. Follow that gas giant, as an interesting set of double shadow transits transpires in late October leading in to early November.

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Astronomy, Guide to Space, Solar System

How Many Moons are in the Solar System?

12 Aug , 2016 by Matt Williams

Contrary to what was once believed, the Solar System is home to hundreds of moons. Beyond Earth, there are many natural satellites orbiting the gas giants, dwarf planets, and even some asteroids!

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Astronomy, Saturn, Terraforming

How Do We Terraform Saturn’s Moons?

27 Apr , 2016 by Matt Williams

Within the Saturn system, there are many moons which could present the opportunity terraforming. But to do so presents many challenges.

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Astronomy, Jupiter, Terraforming

How Do We Terraform Jupiter’s Moons?

22 Apr , 2016 by Matt Williams

Jupiter’s four largest moons – the Galileans – have long been considered as possible sites for human habitation, and even terraforming

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Astronomy, Guide to Space

Ten Interesting Facts About Jupiter

3 Apr , 2016 by Matt Williams

Some of the more interesting characteristics of Jupiter are not generally known. Here are ten particularly interesting facts about this gas giant

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Artist's impression of the terraforming of Mars, from its current state to a livable world. Credit: Daein Ballard

Astronomy, History, Terraforming

The Definitive Guide To Terraforming

23 Feb , 2016 by Matt Williams

Where, why, and how should we terraform? What are the challenges, and is such a thing even possible with the technology we have?

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Astronomy, Guide to Space

Jupiter’s Moon Callisto

17 Oct , 2015 by Matt Williams

With 67 confirmed satellites, Jupiter has the largest system of moons in the Solar System. The greatest of these are the four major moons of Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto – otherwise known as the Galilean Moons. Named in honor of their founder, these moons are not only comparable in size to some planets (such […]

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Astronomy, Guide to Space

Jupiter’s Moon Europa

29 Sep , 2015 by Matt Williams

Jupiter‘s four largest moons – aka. the Galilean Moons, consisting of Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto – are nothing if not fascinating. Ever since their discovery over four centuries ago, these moons have been a source of many great discoveries. These include the possibility of internal oceans, the presence of atmospheres, volcanic activity, one has […]

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Jupiter and Io. Image Credit: NASA/JPL

Astronomy, Guide to Space, Jupiter

The Planet Jupiter

25 Aug , 2015 by Matt Williams

Jupiter is the 5th planet in the Solar System, and the largest by far, easily visible in the night sky without a telescope.

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