Two of the most mysterious planets in our solar system are Uranus and Neptune . These planets are also known as ice giants, due to their intermediate-mass and size which suggests an ice-rich composition.
Only one spacecraft has made the trip to the two farthest planets — Voyager 2, which flew past them in 1986 and 1989, respectively. A new study published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society may reveal how these two planets, often mistakenly thought of as “twin” planets, differ.
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First dwarf planet in solar system named after Chinese mythical figure - Xinhua |
BEIJING, March 3 (Xinhua) -- The largest unnamed planet in the solar system has recently been named after the Chinese water god Gonggong by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).
This is the first and only dwarf planet in the solar system that has a Chinese name, according to the National Astronomical Observatories under the Chinese Academy of Sciences Tuesday.
Gou Lijun, a researcher at the observatory, said the naming is an important event that will help Chinese astronomy gain global attention, as most dwarf planets are named after Greek and Roman mythical figures.
Solar System project example of Montessori method - Dominion Post
ROWLESBURG — Sisters Helen Edmunds and Vickie Jackson like to quilt. The two master quilters sell their quilts to benefit...
Florida roofing contractor is first in area to offer GAF Energy solar system
Lakeland, Florida-based High Tower Roofing is the first in the area to offer roof-integrated solar from GAF Energy to homeowners.
"Solar is the future here in the Sunshine State. With GAF Energy, there's now a solar roofing system that we're confident in. GAF has been the leader in roofing for decades, so we trust GAF Energy's approach to residential solar for our customers — it's a fantastic product," said Robbie Sanger, Owner of High Tower Roofing.
"There's no better time to go solar than when you're getting a new roof," said Keally DeWitt, Vice President at GAF Energy. "Homeowner demand is on the rise for renewable home and building solutions that can also reduce energy costs, which is why we're excited to partner with the excellent team at High Tower Roofing to be the first contractor to offer GAF Energy's solar systems in the Lakeland area."
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New solar system for Tokelau | RNZ News
Jointly funded by the governments of Tokelau and New Zealand, the $NZ9 million ($USD5.7m) system will be installed by New Zealand company Vector PowerSmart.
Tokelau's existing solar system was eight years old and in need of upgrading because of increasing demand for electricity and wear and tear from the harsh marine environment, it said.
Vector PowerSmart chief operating officer Colin Daly said the project would mean the people of Tokelau would enjoy "clean, reliable and renewable energy" for years to come.
Program sparks interest in home solar energy | Bureau County Republican
It’s become an easier and more affordable process, thanks to federal and state tax credit programs that eliminate upfront costs, making the conversion worth it for homeowners around the state.
Scott Courtney, a broker for Direct Solar America, recently presented a program at the Princeton Public Library to discuss the process of converting to solar energy and the benefits people experience by doing so.
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The downfall of solar energy is that not every home or property may be fit for the conversion. Courtney said orientation of a homeowner’s roof has a lot to do with the success of solar energy.
The Earth's gentle start - Axios
The big picture: Scientists think they have a pretty good understanding of how the giant planets like Jupiter and Saturn formed, but these new studies and years of research before them are forcing scientists to re-examine how rocky worlds like Earth, Mars and Mercury grew.
The intrigue: If Earth and other rocky worlds did grow through pebble accretion, it might have implications for when our planet was habitable.
What's next: Scientists creating models of planetary formation are focusing on building our solar system from the ground up to test the various theories around how the inner planets — Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars — formed.
This new satellite is dedicated to observing alien worlds outside of our solar system
T he CHEOPS (CHaracterising ExOPlanets Satellite) observatory, launched from French Guiana on December 18th, has just opened its electronic eyes to the sky.
CHEOPS, a joint mission from the European Space Agency (ESA) and the University of Bern, is not designed to discover new worlds, but to carefully study the size, mass, and composition of known exoplanets. Over the course of its mission, CHEOPS could examine thousands of alien worlds in unprecedented detail.
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