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!
What Happens If A Person Goes Into A Black Hole?
Many of us wonder what would happen if someone was to go into a black hole. The answer to this question is far more fascinating than you could imagine. Hold on tight as we take an in-depth look at what would happen if you found yourself stepping inside one!
5 Impressively Realistic Movies About Space
In the world of Hollywood, it’s fair to say we see a lot of films about space that aren’t that realistic. However, there are quite a few films out there that strive for scientific accuracy. Here we have the top 5 realistic movies about space!
5 Celestial Facts About Triton – Neptune’s Largest Moon
At the far reaches of our solar system lies the ice giant Neptune. Neptune has 13 known moons, the largest of which is Triton. Not only is Triton Neptune’s largest moon, it’s the 7th largest moon and the 16th largest known object within our solar system!
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.
6 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.