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Space junk from satellites, humans and rockets is cluttering the once empty space surrounding our planet.

Space debris could fall to Earth

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The question of whether the earth is flat has been debated throughout human history. The shape of Earth explains seasons, changes in weather, how the sun sets and many more natural phenomena. So, is the Earth flat? There have been disagreements throughout history over whether the planet is flat or spherical. The simple answer is that we live on a bumpy, mountainous, cavernous globe.

Why some people believe the Earth is flat

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After a team of astronomers had predicted in what part of the world meteorites from a particular asteroid would fall, a team of meteorite hunters in Botswana discovered a tiny chunk of black, dusty stone that came from outer space. 

Can we spot a killer asteroid before it hits Earth?

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You may have seen a solar eclipse before, but never like this!



A 360 view of a solar eclipse from space

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When the Sun first formed, there were no planets to see it rise until gravity formed four planetary siblings.

A moment in the sun

The Planets

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The solar winds scatter electrically charged particles that would hit and ravage the Earth were it not for its magnetic field. This is what the Northern Lights reveal and one of the reasons why life is able to exist on our planet.

The northern lights reveal why there's life on Earth

Io is the closest of Jupiter’s larger moons and the most volcanic world in our solar system, with over 300 active volcanoes, thanks to its proximity to the huge gravitational pull of Jupiter.

Jupiter's moon IO is a world of fire and lava

On Saturn it occasionally rains diamonds.

On saturn, it literally rains diamonds

Brian Cox takes us to the frozen landscapes of Pluto, the furthest world from the sun in our solar system, including its spectacular ice mountains.

Pluto has all the characteristics of a dynamic, living planet

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What is your planet personality?

Are you a Mars or more of a Jupiter? Do you stand out from the crowd or prefer to hang with a few celestial beings? Find out which planet fits your personality.

The Big Moon Quiz

Our Moon is far more than just a rock floating around in space. How much do you actually know about Earth's Moon?

The big moon quiz

How much do you actually know about our solar system?

Are you an intergalactic genius? Take the solar system quiz to find out!

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