Today we look at what missions and technologies give us the ability to watch our world from afar.
Oct 9th: Earth from Afar: Remote Sensing
Tag: earth
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”?
Jan 22nd: Earth Venus Express & Pale Blue Dot
The discovery of 2016 HD3 and the Pale Blue Dot moment by Voyager
Dec 11th: Comet Ahoy & Earth’Wobble
All about Comet P/2016 BA14 and the Earth’s wobble
Nov 23rd: Our Sun & Its Mysterious Atmosphere
Lets explore Our Sun & Its Mysterious Atmosphere
Nov 8th: Using Magnets to Peer Deep Into the Earth
The Universe is a dangerous place. Earth is the Fortress of the Solar System. It’s the magnetic field.