Have you ever dreamed of exploring outer space? Most people have. Since ancient times, the movements of the planets, stars, and other celestial objects have fascinated humans. But it was not until the last century that we actually believed we could go there... Read more
Chewbacca is one of the most important characters in the Star Wars series. Chewbacca is a Wookiee, which is a race of aliens from the planet Kashyyyk... Read more
"A good science fiction story should be able to predict not the automobile but the traffic jam." - Frederik Pohl, American science fiction writer If you're a fan of Star Wars, Star Trek, or other outer space-themed science fiction stories, you well know the dangers of landing on an alien world... Read more
Have you ever seen a solar eclipse? In the middle of the day, a shadow passes over the sun, the air cools, and it grows dark as if night is falling... Read more
That's not the sky falling - it's a shooting star! Are you an avid stargazer, or are you learning about the solar system in school? Whether as a school science project or just for fun, you can learn how to draw a meteor... Read more
The solar system is our neighborhood in outer space. It consists of our star, the Sun; eight planets; five dwarf planets; hundreds of moons; and thousands of asteroids... Read more
Would you like to draw an astronaut? You can use this easy drawing tutorial to learn how to draw an astronaut helmet. Astronauts in spacesuits have become an indelible part of our popular culture. The spacesuits were first invented during the mid-1900s when NASA and other organizations began missions to space. They were based on suits used in deep-sea diving... Read more
The sun and moon have featured in art throughout human history. In many cultures, these celestial objects were deified and worshiped as powerful gods and goddesses. This concept was later adapted to Catholic iconography, with the pope being represented by the sun and the moon representing secular governments... Read more
A comet is an object made of rock and ice that orbits the Sun. When the comet's orbit brings it close to the Sun, it undergoes a process known as sublimation - its particles go directly from the solid state to a gaseous state, creating a magnificent tail... Read more
The telescope is an instrument which allows a person to see great distances, even into outer space. The word "telescope" actually means "far-seeing."... Read more
In our solar system, Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. It is, in many ways, similar to our own planet. Mars has clouds, wind, ice caps, canyons, volcanoes, and 24-hour days. One year on Mars lasts about 687 Earth days, twice the length of our own year. Because water (in the form of ice) is present on Mars, it is considered the most likely candidate for hosting life - human or indigenous - beyond the earth... Read more
A UFO or unidentified flying object is "any aerial object or optical phenomenon not readily identifiable to the observer." The first UFO sighting of a "flying saucer" occurred in 1947, when a pilot reported several fast-moving objects. He described them as moving "like saucers skipping on water," and thus the flying saucer was born... Read more
The xenomorph alien, also called Xenomorph XX121 or Internecivus raptus, is a fictional creature from the Alien film franchise. It has been included in numerous movies, comic books, video games, novels, and merchandise... Read more
Baby Yoda was born about the year 41 BBY, around the same time as Anakin Skywalker. He was hidden away until bounty hunters were sent to retrieve him for what was left of the Galactic Empire. The Mandalorian bounty hunter took pity on the Child, who saved his life using Force abilities, and attempted to hide him once again... Read more
Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun and the second largest in our solar system. Saturn is named after Roman god of agriculture. It is located 887 million miles (1,427,000,000 kilometers) from the sun. It is so far away that it takes 29.5 Earth years for Saturn to travel around the Sun. Saturn also has seasons, but each of these lasts about seven years... Read more
Cartoon stars such as those in this drawing guide have been made popular by publications such as Highlights for Children and are commonly seen on classroom reward stickers. In fact, children seem to start looking for eyes and faces in inanimate objects from a young age... Read more
The crescent moon is an ancient symbol. It was often used in mythology and worship. In one myth, the moon was a husband who ran away from his wife, the sun... Read more
Space exploration has long been of interest to both the scientific and science fiction communities. Since ancient times, astronomers have looked to the heavens and tried to understand their observations... Read more
Space shuttles are rocket-powered vehicles that are able to be used over and over again... Read more
Rockets have long been staples of both science fiction and real science. Types of rockets include fireworks, missiles, and vehicles used in spaceflight... Read more