Mercury
Radius of the Planets
[/caption] One way to measure the size of the planets is by radius. Radius is the measurement from the center…
Volume of the Planets
[/caption] There are a number of measurements that astronomers use, including mass, surface area, diameter, and radius, to determine the the…
Mythology of the Planets
[/caption] Thousands of years ago, ancient civilizations turned to the heavens, marveling at their wonders. These ancient people worshipped various…
Surface of the Planets
[/caption] People have been intrigued for centuries by whether life could exist on other planets. While we now know that…
All the Planets
[/caption] Since 2006, due to a controversial decision by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) that demoted Pluto to a dwarf…
Symbols of the Planets
In our long history of staring up at the stars, human beings have assigned various qualities, names, and symbols for…
Orbits of the Planets
[/caption] Centuries ago, people believed that the Earth was the center of the Solar System. Slowly, that view was replaced…
What are the Sizes of the Planets?
It is often difficult to grasp just how large the planets actually are. There are a number of ways to…
Weight on Other Planets
[/caption] Many children, and even adults, dream of visiting other planets and wonder what it would be like to stand…
Exploration of Mercury
[/caption] As one of the planets visible with the unaided eye, Mercury has been known before recorded history. But until…