Celestial Buddies

  Nobody really understands me! I am a “Black Hole,” a place in space where gravity pulls so hard that even light cannot escape. I may be invisible...

Jupiter…is a big, bold giant, the King of the Planets! Being the most massive planet in our Solar System certainly has its perks! I am the largest...

Earth…is good natured and a true blue friend! Earth is our home and currently the only planet in the Universe where life is known to exist. I am h...

Mars…is a ruddy Buddy and a friendly neighbor! Mars, the red planet, is named after the Roman God of War, but he is a lover, not a fighter. This gu...

Mercury…is on the fast track! Mercury is the smallest and also the fastest planet in the Solar System. I am the closest planet to the Sun and am n...

Moon…is your loyal and constant companion! Moon is the Earth’s only natural satellite and loyally follows the Earth as they both orbit the Sun. I ...

Neptune…I may be cold, but I’m one far out friend!  The furthest planet from the Sun, I’m named for the Roman God of the Sea, but it’s not water th...

  Our Planet, Our Responsibility. A Message to Parents and Educators: Our Precious Planet is a larger (nine inch diameter) more detailed version o...

Saturn…is the ring leader of the galactic gang! Saturn’s extraordinary rings are one of the most recognized wonders of our solar system. I am the ...

Sun…is a hot shot full of energy! Sun is located at the very center of the Solar System. No wonder he has such a big ego, but who can blame him? Th...

  I am Uranus, the King of the Heavens and one cool side kick! I say that because my most unique feature is that I travel around the Solar System o...

Venus…is a smoldering hottie! Venus has the highest surface temperature of any planet in our Solar System due to thick clouds that trap in heat. I...

Comet…I’m a long distance traveler! We are restless wanderers, taking elongated orbits around the Sun. Our orbits may take us very far away, but s...

Pluto and Charon…have a heart, love a planet!   Pluto I’m a dwarf with a heart! I was discovered in 1930 by the astronomer Clyde Tombaugh as the ni...