Space
We spend so much time focused on our own lives down here on earth that we often fail to notice the beautiful and wondrous things not on this planet. Our seemingly limitless universe is filled with truly astonishing things, and here at The Fact Site you can learn all about them!
You’ll learn unique facts such as there are only fourteen black holes we’ve identified in space or that our galaxy, the Milky Way, is around a hundred thousand light years wide! Continue reading to find out more about our solar system, the planets inside of it, and the rest of the universe!
How Old is the Universe?
What are we really looking at when we gaze up at the starry night sky? And how old is the universe? Do we know? Let's take a look at the science and the different ideas that have been pitched about this popular debate.
Is Space Completely Silent?
Many will have heard the expression that in space, no one can hear you scream. Today we're going to get to the truth behind this, but to do this, we need to take a closer look at the science behind it all.
The Fallen Astronaut – A Memorial Placed On The Moon In Secret
On the moon's northern hemisphere is a place known as Hadley Rille. And it's here where there's a sculpture of an astronaut and a plaque with the names of 14 astronauts and cosmonauts who died in the advancement of space exploration.
Facts You Probably Don’t Know About The Sun Infographic
Without the sun, we would not be here. Our piece of rock called Earth, which is floating in the expanse of space, would not be habitable by life. Check out this infographic showing some facts you probably didn't know about the sun.
24 Terrific Facts About The Telescope
Have you ever looked up and wondered what that shimmering ball of light in the sky actually is, or how it looks? The telescope has been around for centuries. But how much do you actually know about it? Here we look at 24 facts about the gateway to the stars!
100 Interesting Space Facts That’ll Blow Your Mind
We've literally searched the universe for the most amazing space facts, including facts about the planets in our solar system, moons, the Milky Way, and beyond! We're pretty sure #100 will make you smile!
26 Facts About Space Shuttles That Are Outta This World!
There's so much mystery surrounding the wonder of space exploration. While we may not be able to solve them all, we can learn about the crazy science of how we get there! Check out these educational facts about space shuttles.
5 Fascinating Facts About Saturn’s Rings
Saturn, like the other gas giants in our Solar System, has rings. The one thing that differentiates Saturn from his gaseous siblings is the sheer outstanding beauty its rings possess. Here we’re going to look at 5 mind-blowing facts about the big orange gas ball high above us.
Six Strangest Phenomena In The Universe
The universe is constantly surprising us, whenever we search for proof of a particular concept or idea, something completely unrelated that we thought we understood gets turned upside down. Here are 6 of the strangest phenomena in the universe.
The History of Space Travel Timeline
To travel into the unknown of space is a dream for so many children and adults alike, although one that very few will ever reach. Here we’re going to go through a timeline of the significant moments in the history of space travel, starting way back in the 1940s...
Moon Landing Hoax – 5 Common Myths Debunked
When man first stepped on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, the world was in awe at these heroes, finally signalling that the unreachable was a reality. Here we look at 5 common myths that conspiracy theorists use to "prove" the moon landing was a hoax.
The Milky Way Smells Like Rum & Tastes Like Raspberries
A short while ago I heard that the center of the Milky Way smells like rum & tastes like raspberries. Some things in life are just too ridiculous to ignore - and this is certainly one of them! I did a little digging into this ludicrous claim and this is what I found out…