10 Interesting Solar System - Although we literally living our whole life in the Solar System, surprised to discover that there are still many nooks and details of this we do not know as much as the eight planets and the sun which gives its name.
Did you know, for example, that Neptune and Uranus raining diamonds? Or that the magnetic field of Jupiter is bigger than the Sun? Well if you want to discover all this and more, do not miss this article!
The planet disappeared
Astronomers have long observed discrepancies in the orbits of the gas giants in our system. In particular, it has been observed that contradict many of the models we have to explain the “children” of the solar system. And from here (and many other tests),’s where they get rather surprising conclusion: at some point in the past, there was a planet as part of our system.
Its highly elliptical orbit would also, coming to have a translation period of several million years. These two details that would make, although its existence has been proposed, there is no proof of this.
The Martian surface
Although lately the red planet cup holders largely related to astronomy and science in general, do not usually come to us many images of its surface. But some of the ones we truly appreciate show us interesting details, such as the Dust Devils: the Martian equivalent of tornadoes.
The most interesting of these is that they tend to suck most of the outer layer of iron oxide (reddish material which gives the planet its characteristic color), exposing the greyish basalt is just below.
Rains diamond and carbon oceans
Some gas planets, despite being in our own system, hiding some secrets on its surface and conditions. It is believed that Neptune and Uranus, for example, have vast oceans of liquid carbon, as indicated by the low temperatures and high carbon concentration of the planets.
Furthermore it does not stop there, because in these oceans have floating bits of diamond, which are suspected to also fall to the planet as if it were rain.
We are surrounded by dark matter
I think it goes without saying that, despite not stop talking to her, the dark matter is one of the greatest mysteries of science. We know of his alleged behavior, but we lack the mathematics that allows us to prove scientifically that it really is well and represent what is observed in reality.
We know, for example, which is the dark matter that holds galaxies and systems, without exception. That is, it is what holds the solar system, and are well aware that all those working with space technologies: it has been observed repeatedly that by sending satellites or spacecraft into space, inexplicably changed its orbital speed while approaching or away from Earth.
This can be explained if, as is believed, the Earth is surrounded by a massive halo of dark matter, almost as big as Jupiter
Titan gives you wings
No, I’m announcing Red Bull or anything like that, although it is true that Titan, a moon of Saturn, would be the perfect setting for an announcement of the famous energy drink. And her catchphrase comes in handy in a place where we could literally fly.
This is due to the low gravity in the surface, plus the fact that the air pressure is very low. Therefore, if we brought a pair of wings shook Titan and a bird, we would get take flight. So I do not know about you, but if I ever organize trips over there, can run from me already!
Mars, the satellites stolen
Mars, like all his neighbors system have natural satellites orbiting around it. Some have a few, like the Earth, and others have enough to give and sell, how Jupiter has no more and no less than 67. The thing is that the satellites of Mars have a curious history: they were “stolen”.
Phobos and Deimos (that’s how they are called) are not uniform and nearly spherical moons, like most planets, but are two asteroids that deviated and, attracted by the gravitational force of Mars, were trapped in their orbit.
The Sun’s magnetic field is about to be reversed
It’s probably not the first time you’ve heard about how the sun and magnetism “could condemn us all to a painful and terrible death” (in fact, I commented our blog myself a few times, like this or this). Luckily this curiosity, even if the same players will not have a fatal denouement (supposedly).
It is known as the solar activity has a regular cycle of 11 years, ending with activity peaking just before the Sun’s magnetic polarity is reversed. And we know also that it is likely to happen very soon.
According NASA, at this point all data collected lately: almost certainly, the sun’s magnetic field will reverse in the coming months. That yes, fatalistic predictions that are normal, you have to do worry: the “Light, Fire, and Destruction” remains in the opening of Dragon Ball. Chances are that barely notice the change.
Multiple black holes
Although many times we stay with the more generic term, “black holes”, there are many very different. Danones like flavors, there is a huge variety to choose from!
There are, for example, stellar mass black holes, which are the most classic and acquaintances are formed when a star runs out of oxygen to carry out nuclear fusion which generates energy. To fix start using helium, which leads to a chemical instability and may lead to a black hole?
There are also the supermassive black holes that are formed when many ordinary black holes end up joining. To give you an idea of how truly gigantic who may become, I will say that there is only one in the center of the galaxy and, being only
And following sizes are also micro black holes about the size of an atom and that could be constantly bombarding Earth. Although not to worry: they are completely harmless.
The Sun could fit into Jupiter’s Magnetosphere
It is well known to all that, as far as size is concerned, no planet is able to overcome the giant Jupiter. Except, of course, the other giant, which gives us light, heat and name to the whole system: the Sun
But even if not exceed in physical size it is well on its magnetosphere. And the magnetic field generated by Jupiter, the Solar Systems largest (and this time, surpassing even our central star) is so great that even the whole Sun fits inside.
It would take eight minutes to see off the Sun
The speed of light is so high that many times it seems even that is instantaneous. And that of course, what are one / two meters (the distance that can exist between an outlet and your TV or your flexo bulb and your desktop?
These distances, traveling at a speed of approximately 300 thousand kilometers per second, are traversed in a while absolutely negligible.
But when we went on a planetary scale, 300 000 km is rather little. In fact, even the distance from the Earth to the Moon is greater. What does that leave us? Well that stops spreading light “instantly” to begin to notice delays in this.
And this would cause, for example, that if the Sun lamp is turned off, we would light for 8 minutes reaching, since the light was emitted before would not have come off completely yet.
Well, here’s 10 interesting Solar System! I hope you enjoyed and that you have surprised! Do not fail to follow our blog for more news like this!