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Neptune is the 8th and farthest planet from the sun in our solar system. It was discovered on September 23, 1846 by German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle. Neptune has a diameter of 49,528 kilometers and is 17 times the size …

There’s something about Saturn that just captivates people. Maybe it’s the rings, or perhaps it’s the unique atmosphere. No matter what it is, Saturn has always been a popular topic for exploration. In this article, we will take a look …

Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and by far the largest in our Solar System. It’s diameter is over 11 times that of Earth and it has 318 times Earth’s mass! Jupiter was first spotted by Galileo Galilei …

There is something about the red planet that has always captured our imagination. Perhaps it’s the fact that it is the closest planet to Earth or its striking color. Mars has always been a source of fascination for astronomers and …

There’s no place like home. And, for humans, there’s no planet quite like Earth. Our home planet is the only one we know of that has an atmosphere capable of supporting life. It’s also the fifth largest planet in our …