Space Facts

    Random Space Facts

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    Only 55% of Americans know that the sun is a star.
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    Scientists have confirmed that Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, has a watery ocean.
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    An organisation called Mars One is planning to establish a permanent colony of humans on Mars by 2023.
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    The earth rotates more slowly on its axis in March than in September.
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    1054 AD Supernova
    1054 AD Supernova
    In the year 1054 AD, there was an explosion in the sky so bright that it was visible for 23 days straight, even during the day.
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    41% of the moon is not visible from earth at any time.
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    If two pieces of metal touch in space, they become permanently stuck together.
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    Saturn's rings are about 500,000 miles in circumference but only about a foot thick.
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