Planet Nine’s existence is not the first time astronomers have predicted a planet they couldn’t see. Clyde Tombaugh was looking for Planet X when he accidentally found Pluto. After Voyager 2 flew by Neptune in 1989, new calculations determined there was no Planet X. But three years ago, a disturbance […]
Two astronomers argue that the farthest objects in the Kuiper Belt are being pushed and pulled by the gravity of Planet Nine, a giant planet orbiting over 10 times farther from the Sun than Neptune. If they find it, it’ll be the first real expansion of the Sun’s planetary album […]
The Earth might not be here forever. A huge solar flare, an asteroid impact, or a local gamma-ray burst — anything could wipe us out for good. If we’re looking for someplace to escape to, there is one planet in our Solar System that is somewhat similar to Earth, though […]
Follow two astronomers, Mike Brown and Konstantin Batygin, as they’re on the hunt for Planet Nine — a hypothesized ninth planet at the edge of our solar system. PRODUCTION CREDITS Produced and Directed by: Caitlin Saks and Terri Randall Camera: Dave Arabia Digital Producer: Ana Aceves MEDIA CREDITS Additional Footage: […]
An Infographic trip through the wonders of the solar system. The solar system – well known from countless documentaries. 3D animation on black background. This infographic videos tries something different. Animated infographics and a focus on minimalistic design puts the information up front. We take the viewer on a trip […]
The Moon might be much bigger than you think it is. Moon May! One video about cool moon stuff every Mo(o)nday in May. Next: Mars’ strange Moons! Videos, explaining things. Like evolution, time, space, global energy or our existence in this strange universe. We are a team of designers, journalists […]
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The gas phosphine, made on Earth by microbial life forms, was found in Venus’ atmosphere. Could this mean there’s life in our planetary neighbor’s clouds? Get the inside story from scientists Sara Seager and Clara Sousa-Silva on how the discovery was made, what it means, and what comes next. Produced […]
What do you know about the Moons of Mars? Nothing? They are super cool (and strange), promise. Moon May! One video about cool moon stuff every Mo(o)nday in May. Next: Plutos five Moons explained. Videos, explaining things. Like evolution, time, space, global energy or our existence in this strange universe. […]
If Neptune didn’t catch Triton we might have another Dwarf Planet in our Solar system — maybe even another Planet or double system. We show how this could have happened. Ok, Moon May is over. Did you like it? Should we do something like this again? With other topics? More […]
