Space Facts

    Random Space Facts

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    Sun Color
    Sun Color
    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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    There are approximately 3,500 astronomers in the U.S. - but over 15,000 astrologers.
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    Wow! Signal
    Wow! Signal
    In 1977, researchers detected a strong and unusual radio signal from space that lasted 72 seconds. It hasn't been detected since.
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    A 100-pound person on Earth would weigh 38 pounds on Mars.
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    Astronauts get taller when they are in space.
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    If two pieces of metal touch in space, they become permanently stuck together.
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    Buzz Aldrin’s mother’s maiden name was Moon.
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    The temperature of the earth's interior increases by 1 degree every 60 feet down.
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