Space Toons
NASA’s Traveler: Field Guide to Basic Black Holes
If you’re looking to find some black holes, it’s always helpful to know exactly what you’re looking for! To get started on your black hole hunt, first watch this handy […]
NASA’s Traveler: Field Guide to Fancy Black Holes
Once you’ve gotten the hang of basic black holes, you might want to search for some fancier ones. That’s great! But, before you do, refer to this convenient chapter to […]
NASA’s Traveler: Field Guide to Social Black Holes
Watching black holes by themselves is fun, but what about ones that like being more social? Some black holes really LOVE to dance with other objects in the universe. Learn […]
NASA’s Traveler: Field Guide to Social Supermassive Black Holes
It’s not just smaller black holes that have all the fun – really, really massive black holes also enjoy being the center of attention! Watch this chapter to learn more […]
NASA’s Traveler: Field Guide to Black Hole Records
Even though you’ve learned about basic black holes, and fancy black holes, and social black holes, and giant black holes, there are always stranger things out there! In this final […]
NASA’s Traveler: Guide to Visiting a Gamma-Ray Burst
Are you looking for a new vacation spot? Perhaps one with spectacular fireworks? While gamma-ray bursts produce brilliant displays of light across the entire spectrum, we cannot recommend visiting one.
Lucy’s Journey
Meet Lucy as she prepares for the first-ever journey to the Trojan asteroids, a population of primitive small bodies orbiting in tandem with Jupiter.
Space Place in a Snap: What Is an Aurora?
An aurora looks like a beautiful display of lights in the sky. We can also see auroras from space! The name of an aurora changes depending on its location. If […]
Space Place in a Snap: Our Moon Isn’t the Only Moon
Our Moon isn’t the only moon out there. In fact, some planets have a lot of moons!
Space Shorts: What Is a Dwarf Planet?
Dwarf planets are a lot like regular planets. What’s the big difference? Find out in 60 seconds.
Space Place in a Snap: What Causes Sea Level Rise?
People have been measuring local sea level at certain locations along the coasts for hundreds of years. And NASA has been measuring the global sea level for almost three decades. […]
Space Place in a Snap: What Is a Nebula?
Nebulae are far away from Earth. We know what they look like because scientists use powerful telescopes to capture images of them. A nebula can take many different forms and […]
Space Place in a Snap: What is a Black Hole?
In this episode, find out how what a black hole is, how they can form, and why they are so cool!
Space Place in a Snap: The Solar System’s Formation
In this episode, find out how our solar system formed and how it came to be the busy place it is today.
Space Place in a Snap: Exoplanets – Searching for Other Planets Like Ours
Do planets outside our solar system, or exoplanets, also have living things? We don’t know! But NASA scientists are looking. They watch the starry skies for planets similar to Earth…
Space Place in a Snap: How does GPS work?
In this episode, find out how GPS works and how it can help you satisfy a late night pizza craving!
Space Place in a Snap: Why Is the Sky Blue?
Why is the sky blue and not purple, green or orange? It’s all because of how the Sun’s light reaches Earth!
Space Place in a Snap: What Is a Solar Eclipse?
Whoa! It’s the middle of the day—so why is the sky getting dark? It’s a solar eclipse! A solar eclipse happens when, at just the right moment, the moon passes […]