IC 405 (also known as the Flaming Star Nebula, SH 2-229 or Caldwell 31) is an emission/reflection nebula in the constellation of Voerman, The nebula "shines" at a magnitude of 6. It surrounds the star AE Aurigae and is close...
Fragments of the comet Schumacher Levy 9 (scientific name D / 1993 F2) collided with Jupiter on July 17, 1992. In a span of six days, 21 such fragments fell on Jupiter. The collision between two solar system objects was...
The San Andreas Fault in California is a temporary crack that marks the boundary between the planet's two major tectonic plates. Length: 1,200km • Depth: 32km
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