MS-ESS1-3

Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.

  1. Space

    Fireworks near the Big Dipper

    Astronomers see a star as it explodes.

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  2. Planets

    Possible new saltwater stains on Mars

    Dark streaks that grow in spring, fade in winter may point to saltwater on the Red Planet.

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  3. Space

    How the outer sun gets so hot

    Magnetic waves boost the corona to extreme temperatures.

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  4. Space

    The dark side of the universe

    Most of the cosmos is invisible, but that doesn’t stop scientists from searching for it.

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  5. Space

    A curious cosmic explosion

    A bright blowup far, far away keeps astronomers guessing.

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  6. Physics

    Planetary paparazzo

    NASA satellite snaps historic photographs of Mercury.

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  7. Planets

    The growing planetary family

    At least 1,200 added to list of possible planets beyond the solar system.

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  8. Space

    Dark galaxy

    Astronomers have spied a massive galaxy that appears to contain no stars.

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  9. Space

    Black hole journey

    Research on weird, invisible objects called black holes might help explain how the universe began.

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  10. Space

    Baby star

    Astronomers have observed the earliest twinkles ever picked up from a newborn star.

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  11. Space

    A dusty birthplace

    Evidence of separate bands of dust suggests the presence of a planet orbiting a young star.

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  12. Planets

    A very distant planet says “cheese”

    A small red spot may be the first picture ever taken of a planet outside the solar system.

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