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 sun puts out more power in 1 second than mankind has ever used within human existence.
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    There are approximately 3,500 astronomers in the U.S. - but over 15,000 astrologers.
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    The volume of the Earth's moon is the same as the volume of the Pacific Ocean.
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    There are two golf balls sitting on the moon.
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    The Earth gets heavier each day by tons, as meteoric dust settles on it.
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    Lightning strikes about 6,000 times per minute on this planet!
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    Only 55% of Americans know that the sun is a star.
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