Space Facts

    Random Space Facts

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    There are approximately 3,500 astronomers in the U.S. - but over 15,000 astrologers.
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    Olympus Mons
    Olympus Mons
    Olympus Mons, on the planet Mars, is the tallest volcano in the Solar System at a height of 14 miles. It is nearly 3 times the height of Mount Everest.
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    41% of the moon is not visible from earth at any time.
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    Sound doesn't travel in space.
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    The Sun and Moon appear to be the same size because the moon is 400 times smaller than the Sun, but 400 times closer to Earth.
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    Not only are there rogue planets floating through space completely alone, not orbiting any stars, but it’s possible that these pitch-black lonely planets support life.
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    The Earth gets heavier each day by tons, as meteoric dust settles on it.
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    Approximately 115 tons of ocean salt spray enters the earth's atmosphere each second.
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