Uranus
Neptune
Neptune is the furthest planet from the Sun. About 30 times further away than the Earth is. It is a blue giant planet like Uranus.
Mars
Jupiter
Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest planet in the Solar System.
Galileo Galilei
Occupation
Astronomer, Mathematician, Engineer
Year born
1564
Research Areas
Speed, Velocity, Motion, Astronomy, Tides
Let's Explore the Moon!
Next time it's dark, why don't you look up!
Even if we can't go into space we can still learn a lot about it from right here on the ground.
Use this activity pack to learn all about the Moon - let us help you explore!
Gerard Kuiper
Early Life
Gerard was born in the Netherlands and loved stargazing from an early age. He had extraordinary eyesight that let him see stars four times fainter than most people could see. He studied astronomy at Leiden University and then moved to California, USA to work at the Lick Observatory.
Year born: 1905
Research Areas: Atmospheres and Moons