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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    The volume of the Earth's moon is the same as the volume of the Pacific Ocean.
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    The typical spec of dust that you see floating in the air is half way in size between the Earth and a subatomic particle.
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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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    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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    Approximately 115 tons of ocean salt spray enters the earth's atmosphere each second.
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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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    It would take more than 150 years to drive a car to the sun.
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