The Sun uses its enormous mass to crush hydrogen into fusion, releasing enormous energy. How long will it be until we’ve got this energy source for Earth?
Sep 22nd: How Far Away is Fusion? Unlocking the Power of the Sun
Tag Archives | earth
Dec 13th: Awesome Astronomy December Edition
Awesome astronomy discussion and Q&A
Oct 9th: Earth from Afar: Remote Sensing
Today we look at what missions and technologies give us the ability to watch our world from afar.
Aug 29th: Meanwhile Back On Earth
Cheap Astronomy reminds us that we live on a planet.
Jul 7th: Never assume anything, or everything
Cheap Astronomy unpacks why everyone used to think the Sun orbits the Earth
Apr 6th: Mapping the Earth’s Magnetic Crust
Earth is surrounded by a huge cocoon that protects us from the dangerous cosmic radiation and particles that bombard our planet. This cocoon is Earth’s magnetic field.
Apr 2nd: No Place Like Home
Earth is so far unique in the cosmos. No place like home!
Feb 22nd: How Earth’s Broken Surface Keeps Us Alive
What makes a planet “Earth-like”?