The Goldilocks Zone is a concept in science and astronomy that refers to the distance between a star’s innermost habitation and its outermost habitation. It is called the Goldilocks zone because the zone is located in the habitable zone of a star. The habitable zone of a star is the range of distances from a star where the temperature of the surface of a planet can support … [Read more...]
What is the Goldilocks Zone?
When Will The Sun Die?
As the Sun gets older, it will start to change shape and size. It will start to cool and the conditions of where life can exist in this Solar System will change. It sounds like scary stuff, and if it was to happen today, then it really would become the stuff of nightmares. It's not going to happen today, but if not today then when will the Sun die? Let's explore. How Old … [Read more...]
How Old Is The Earth?
They say that if time was a 24 hour clock, that we hominids have been around for a little over a minute to say 8 minutes. Springing into existence between around 11:52:48 to 11:58:43 pm in the Miocene period. So with that perspective, just how old exactly is the Earth? Let's explore this, and other questions below! Formation And What Came Before How Old Is The … [Read more...]
How long would it take to get to Venus?
A planet worthy of further study at least perhaps? As our understanding of the solar system develops, and technologies advance, could Venus be worth another visit, and just how long would it take to get to Venus? Let's Explore Venus - Quick Facts Distance From The Sun: 108,200,000 km (67,232,363 mi)Radius: 6,052 km (3,761 mi)Temperature: 438 to 482°C (820 … [Read more...]
How long would it take to get to Mercury?
Since the relegation of Pluto to dwarf planet status, Mercury is the smallest planet in our Solar System. It is roughly a third the size of Earth, just a little bigger than our moon. It is a barren, rocky planet with a sparse atmosphere, that is constantly being stripped by the Sun. With all that being said, if you still wanted to go there, then how long would it take to get to … [Read more...]