Space Facts

    Random Space Facts

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    The Sun is actually white. Viewed from space or a high altitude, it appears as its true color; white. Whereas viewed from a low altitude, atmospheric rendering makes it appear as yellow.
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    The moon is actually moving away from Earth at a rate of 1.5 inches per year.
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    A lightning bolt generates temperatures five times hotter than those found at the sun's surface!
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    The density of Saturn is so low that if you were to put it in a giant glass of water it would float.
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    Pluto is smaller than Russia.
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    Saturn's moon, Mimas, not only looks like the Death Star, it also has a Pac Man heat signature.
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    41% of the moon is not visible from earth at any time.
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    Jupiter has radio storms so strong that they can be picked up and heard by an AM radio.
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