Tag Archives: Space

Space Rocks

There are all kinds of rocks hurtling through space. Their names are defined by their locations. Continue reading →

Comet Questions Answered

Dr Binocs explains the make up of comets and where they travel in space. This clear explanation of comets gives you all the basic information to understand comets. Continue reading →

First Moon Walk

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. This week’s Kid Scoop page recalls the excitement of the moment in history. Continue reading →

Constellations

Throughout the ages, people have looked at the night sky and imagined shapes depicting people, animals and objects. This week, Kid Scoop looks at Constellations. Continue reading →

Are Aliens Real?

There are frequent reports of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). Could this mean that aliens from another planet visit Earth? Learn more about possible visitors from outer space. Continue reading →

Black Holes

Watch this NASA video to learn more about black holes. It’s made for kids! Continue reading →

Star Gazer

Maria Mitchell learned astronomy but helping her father watch the stars and guide ships on the shores of Nantucket. She went on to become a famous astronomer. Continue reading →

Katherine Johnson: The Human Computer

Watch this video biography of Katherine Johnson — a remarkable woman who overcame segregation and limited opportunities for women in math to become an important part of early manned space flights. Continue reading →

A Close-Up View of Mars

By Jane Houston Jones and Jessica Stoller-Conrad In July 2018, skywatchers can get an up close view of Mars—even without a telescope! In fact, on July 31, Mars will be closer to Earth than it has been in 15 years. … Continue reading →

What’s It Like Inside Mars?

Mars is Earth’s neighbor in the solar system. NASA’s robotic explorers have visited our neighbor quite a few times. By orbiting, landing and roving on the Red Planet, we’ve learned so much about Martian canyons, volcanoes, rocks and soil. However, we still don’t know exactly what Mars is like on the inside. Continue reading →