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For 76 years, Pluto was classified as the 9th planet in our solar system! Generations of students memorized its name along with Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and … Continue reading →

It’s the middle of a beautiful sunny day—and slowly the sun changes to a dark disk as the moon passes in front until the sun’s entire face is covered ringed … Continue reading →

You’d think a planet named for the Roman god of the sea would be covered with nothing but oceans! In fact, scientists aren’t exactly sure what lies beneath Neptune’s frigid … Continue reading →

Woodward’s spaceship blunting through the solar system is getting close to the outer limits as he nears a planet that rotates like no other. Uranus tilts so far on its … Continue reading →

Our journey with Woodword continues as we race to the most unusual and one of the most beautiful planets in our solar neighborhood. Named in honor of the Roman god … Continue reading →

Did you know planets can be giants? Jupiter is so gigantic that 1,000 planets the size of Earth could fill its giant tummy! Because it’s bigger than any other planet, … Continue reading →

Onward with Woodword to the fourth planet from the sun and one of Earth’s closest neighbors. Mars—and its imaginary Martians—has captivated Earthlings for centuries. A rusty red surface puzzled sky … Continue reading →

Woodword continues his solar journey through the solar system, but this week lands on a familiar and friendly place—our Earth! There are plenty of things to appreciate about our home … Continue reading →

Astronaut Woodward has steered his spacecraft to fly near Venus for a closer peek at Earth’s nearest neighbor. Although lovely to look at, Venus is a dangerous and deadly place … Continue reading →

The sun’s closest neighbor, planet Mercury, is a solar system marvel! Lacking atmosphere, Mercury is subject to frequent celestial bombardments from asteroids ad meteorites that crash into its surface causing … Continue reading →