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The time it takes for a comet to make one complete orbit around another object is known as the orbital period. The range... (more)

The time it takes for a comet to make one complete orbit around another object is known as the orbital period. The range of a comet's orbital period may be from a few years to hundreds of thousands of years. This program will help students understand why comets cause both fear and fascination. (less)

Embark on a journey which takes students from planet Earth to the outer fringes of our solar system. With the aid of ca... (more)

Embark on a journey which takes students from planet Earth to the outer fringes of our solar system. With the aid of cameras from various spacecraft, students get a close-up look at the planets in our solar system, from Mercury's cratered surface to Jupiter's huge red spot and Saturn's spectacular rings. Discover the mysteries and surprises of our solar system, our celestial home. (less)

Human minds have been dreaming of the sky and stars since we first became aware of our limitations. Our dreams have prop... (more)

Human minds have been dreaming of the sky and stars since we first became aware of our limitations. Our dreams have propelled us into orbit, and today we are expanding our horizons even further, making plans to build a lunar base and colonize the planet Mars. This program looks at the development of in space technology from building the International Space Station to terraforming Mars and mining the asteroids. Students learn how space exploration opens up a whole new world of possibilities. (less)

The Sun is our lifeline - the source of most energy from our planet. Without the energy that comes from the sun, the Ear... (more)

The Sun is our lifeline - the source of most energy from our planet. Without the energy that comes from the sun, the Earth would be desolate. Life as we know it would be impossible. Directly or indirectly, the sun furnishes most of the energy which supports life on Earth. This program explains some of the latest theories behind the raging nuclear reactions at the sun's core and how scientists are using instruments both in space and on Earth to study the sun. (less)