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    Neptune Neptune is very complex and there are many different aspects about Neptune's History. Neptune may be dark and lifeless, but the mystery is what give Neptune its features. Neptune also was named after the roman god of the sea. Many think Neptune is small when looking at it from a radar, but when investigating Neptune, the planet could hold about 64 Earths if were hollow. Theories about how Neptune was created still is left to be investigated. When and How Neptune was Discovered The…

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    Nereid Essay

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    Fig. 11: Residuals in the osculating orbital elements of Nereid for long time interval. The semi-major axis is given in km, eccentricity in radians and the rest of elements are in degree (Saad & Kinoshita 2001). Vashkov’yak and Teslenko (2010) in addition to the effects of the mother planet Neptune, they considered the influence of the attraction of the internal satellite Triton on the evolution of the orbit of the external satellite Nereid. The disturbing function of Triton is…

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    Solar Winds and the Martian Atmosphere The suns steadily releases charged particles from its upper atmosphere through the Solar System by solar winds. These winds have different effects depending on the properties of the planet. Earth, for example, has a very strong magnetic field as a result of a multitude of factors. Mars on the other hand does not have a strong magnetic field protecting it from the solar winds. It is believed that Ancient Mars had rivers and lakes, however it died billions of…

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    Callie returns in triumphant fashion in this second Calpurnia Tate book following the Newbery Honor-winning first novel. Calpurnia continues to study science and nature at her grandfather’s side. Together they begin to dissect worms and insects, moving upwards towards vertebrates. Callie develops several scientific devices to measure latitude and barometric pressure. When the barometric pressure drops seriously low and an unusual gull shows up in the yard, Granddaddy heads to the telegraph…

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    Pluto: A Planet

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    little different like the burnt chip. Pluto is the same like the other chip just a little unrelated to the other planets.Pluto is a planet because it complies with two requirements to be a planet.Pluto orbits around the sun,and Pluto also spherical.Pluto is dwarf planet like the others in the our solar system. To be a planet you have to orbit around the sun.Pluto orbits around the sun like the other planets.Pluto's orbit is inclined at 17-degrees.It takes pluto 248 years to fully orbit…

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    Is Pluto A Planet

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    Is Pluto a planet? This is the question many astronomers are debating. Pluto used to be considered a planet but back in 2006, it was taken of its title and was considered a dwarf planet. Many astronomers believe Pluto is a planet, and many believe it is not. This is a modern day debate for astronomers. Pluto was first discovered in 1930 by Clyde W. Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff Arizona. Pluto is a very, very, very cold planet and is believed to be covered with ice. The…

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    Pluto Atmosphere

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    atmosphere of Pluto is complex in many ways. It is made of nitrogen with very small amounts of methane and carbon monoxide, which are all vaporized from ice on Pluto's surface. When Pluto is closer to the Sun in its orbit the Sun heats up the ice on PLuto and releases nitrogen, methane and carbon monoxide on Pluto's surface. These ice vaporizes and forms a temporary atmosphere. When Pluto moves farther from the Sun the atmosphere freezes and goes back onto Pluto's surface. Surface:…

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    Pluto Classification

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    can also cause controversy. For example, in the film “The Pluto Files,” Neil deGrasse Tyson traveled around the country in order to ask people and research whether Pluto should be classified as a planet or not; this became problematic and controversial as people have different beliefs. In the film, a planet was defined as a “celestial body massive enough to clear its orbit” (“The Pluto Files”). According to the definition of a planet, Pluto cannot be classified as a planet because it…

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    Pluto Quotes

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    markings is its resemblance of Pluto. As recalled by the main character, he noticed the new cat has a missing eye like Pluto did. However, the main comparison between this cat and Pluto was the white splotch, covering the region of the breast. When Pluto was murdered by the main character, there was a rope around him that caused his death. Similarly to this, the narrator discovers the representation of the white splotch is the gallows. Thus, this shows the cat symbolizes Pluto. As said in this…

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    Pluto Summary

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    smallest member of the planetary system and now merely a “dwarf planet”, Pluto’s story has always fascinated people of the Earth. The tiny planet always manages to intrigue scientists and if the latest report is anything to go by, one can only say that Pluto is peculiar to the core. Scientists are saying that the planet may have hosted liquids on its surface within the last million years. The fact was stated in a report which was tabled at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference on Monday,…

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