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A beginners' guide to exoplanets
How to spot an alien Earth
How do we know how far away the moon is?
Why is Pluto no longer considered a planet?
Alien spotting comes down to Earth
Your life on Mars
What causes the Earth's magnetic field?
All about... the Venus transit
All about... SETI
Are we really all made of stardust?
Top 4 Bonkers things about the universe
How does GPS work?
Why do earthquakes happen?
How does sunscreen work?
Boobs, Babes and Blood
The Herschel Space Observatory
The Earth
Straightforward, easy to understand answers to 13 frequently asked questions about the planet Earth.
Ice, Ocean, Atmosphere and Climate
Why the South Pole is a great place to study our planet's climate.
Earth Guide
Fantastic interactive site answering questions about our planet e.g. Where does the the sunlight that hits Earth go? Where does the Sky become space?
Our Planet Earth from Space
Computer generated images of the earth from satellites showing various data such as the location of icebergs and natural disasters.
Earth Introduction
Explanations and figures for the physical facts concerning our planet earth. This forms part of the Views of the Solar System site.
Project Spectra!
A great resource with games, worksheets about how light is used to explore the solar system from measuring atmospheres and soils to designing your own planet. Covering many topics such as ...
The Virtual Solar System
Interactive site with detailed description of the planets with pictures and questions.