UNIVERSE
UNVEILING THE ASTOUNDING WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE
Science reveals astounding wonders of the universe, showing how much remains unknown and fueling our quest to explore the cosmos.
Credit : PIXABAY Here are some intriguing cosmic insights:
Credit : PIXABAY Sun's massive size
The sun dwarfs all planets combined, with a radius of 696,340 km, nearly ten times larger than Jupiter, the solar system's largest planet.
Credit : PIXABAY Human waste on the moon
Astronauts have left 96 bags of human waste on the moon, preserved in the airless environment as a testament to human exploration.
Credit : PIXABAY Earth's water and air scarcity
Earth’s 1.386 billion cubic kilometers of water may seem vast but only account for less than 0.1% of the planet's total volume, highlighting the importance of conservation.
Credit : PIXABAY Milky Way's enormity
Travelling at the speed of light, it would still take 100,000 years to traverse the Milky Way, emphasising the galaxy’s vastness.
Credit : PIXABAY Unsung contributions in space exploration
Margaret Hamilton's coding work for Apollo 11 was foundational for the moon landing, yet her monumental contributions often go overlooked.
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