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Mercury and Mars Pair Up in the Night Sky!

Welcome to the January edition of our Night Sky Forecast with Chuck Wilcox! 🌌 This year, we're excited to introduce a special treat for our friends down under – Southern Hemisphere sky charts!

Eclipse Kahoots

Test your knowledge of eclipses. Do you know why eclipses occur? What do they look like? Have you ever seen one? Play now to see if you are an eclipse expert! Prepare for the next solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024. Get more information at mos.org/eclipse.

Mars Kahoots

We have lots to learn about our neighboring planet, Mars. Discover what the Red Planet has to offer and share the knowledge with your classroom.
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Annular Solar Eclipse

Each year, the Moon makes its annual journey between the Earth and the Sun. Discover what happens during an eclipse and how to watch this phenomenon safely!
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Eclipse Solar Anular

Algo emocionante ocurrirá en el cielo cada otoño, y dependiendo de dónde te encuentres, podrías presenciar un eclipse solar anular. Pero, ¿qué es exactamente un eclipse solar y qué hace que sea anular? Sigue jugando para poner a prueba tus conocimientos y...
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Ice on Mars

What is so special about ice on Mars? Ice may hold the clues needed to determine if there is life, or was life, on Mars. Learn why and what they have found so far now! Learn about ice on Mars to prepare for Mission: Mars on Roblox: http://roblox.com...
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Meet the Mars Rovers!

Meet the rovers on Mars! They are exploring the planet to discover more about its history and gather clues for the future. Learn about Mars rovers, how they work, and what they are searching for.
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How Big Is the Universe?

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how big the stars and planets are? Discover just how big the universe is and compare the sizes of planets, stars, galaxies, and the observable universe.
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What Is the Milky Way?

Do you love the Milky Way? And no, we aren't talking about the candy bar. Learn about our galaxy and how, even though we are in it, you can still see the Milky Way.
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Get Ready for Mission: Mars!

Mission: Mars is an exciting new educational experience on Roblox from the Museum of Science. How much do you know about Mars? Launch Mission: Mars and design, build, and solve missions to explore and survive on Mars.
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Could Plants Grow on Mars?

Scientists wonder if Mars once, or still, sustains life. While Mars isn't likely to have a field or forest, maybe we could grow plants there. Explore what plants need and whether they could survive on Mars.
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Take a closer look at the latest in science and technology in our lives.
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Earth Struck By Most Energetic Particle Ever Detected

Did you know that Earth got hit by one of the most energetic particles ever detected by human technology? A single cosmic ray, dubbed the Amaterasu Particle, hit with an unprecedented energy level of 224 exa-electron volts in Utah's desert. This...
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Happy Winter Solstice! And What Is a Solstice Anyway?

Welcome to the days of cold and dark. Winter is upon us. This year the winter solstice, the first official day of winter, occurs on Thursday, December 21st for the US. For Europe and Asia it will be the 22nd.
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Kellie Gerardi's Secret: From Film Degree to Space Industry

In her journey, Virigin Galactic Astronaut Kellie Gerardi reflects on the challenges of entering the space industry as a total outsider. From amusing mishaps like mistaking 'LOX' for lunch to the profound lessons learned working with rocket fuel, every...