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🌍 Happy Earth Day! 🌍
Today, we celebrate the only home we’ve ever known, a pale blue dot floating in the vastness of space.
To honour this beautiful planet, I'm taking you on a journey through the cosmos with my latest video:
“The Most Distant Photos of Earth Ever Taken – From the Moon to the Edge of the Solar System!”
See Earth as you’ve never seen it before, through the eyes of space probes billions of kilometres away. From the iconic "Pale Blue Dot" to breathtaking views from lunar orbit, this video reminds us just how small, fragile, and precious our planet truly is.
Let’s reflect, appreciate, and protect our Earth today and every day.
Post a 🌍 in the comments if you're watching this on Earth Day!
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Did you know that Mercury is the fastest planet in our solar system?
It travels through space at nearly 29 miles (47 kilometers) per second. The closer a planet is to the Sun, the faster it moves. Since Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and the fastest, it also has the shortest year of all the planets: Just 88 Earth days! - Rob
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In 1995, a probe embarked on a journey not many people know about today: To fall into the gas giant Jupiter.
In just over an hour, it revealed a side of Jupiter no one had ever seen and no one has seen since. Yet, what became of this robotic explorer? What happened after we lost contact?
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This truly stopped me in my tracks.
About a month ago, a long-time supporter of the channel, Joseph Pacchetti, left a comment that I sadly missed at the time. He shared that he had been admitted to hospice, and still took the time to thank the channel and say he’d keep supporting it “to the end.”
I only just saw that message, and it truly stopped me in my tracks. I was deeply moved by his words, and by the thought that this channel could mean something to someone going through such a profound moment in life.
Joseph, if you happen to see this, please know I'm thinking of you. You are remembered. Thank you for being part of this journey with all of us here at V101.
And to everyone in this community: thank you for being part of something real, something human. It’s easy to get caught up in views and algorithms, but moments like this remind me what truly matters. 💙
– Rob
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Here’s a fun fact to blow your friend's mind: All the other planets could fit between Earth and the Moon!
When we look up at the Moon, it’s easy to imagine it’s not all that far away. And while it is much closer than the stars and planets we see in the night sky, it's still incredibly distant. In fact, scientists have calculated that you could fit all seven of the other planets in our Solar System into the space between the Earth and the Moon! That gap is around 400,000 kilometres or about 250,000 miles. Just imagine what it was like for the Apollo astronauts who made that journey!
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Take a journey from Earth to the closest Neutron Star in this awesome simulation!
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Here’s a fun fact to blow your friend's mind: The number of stars in the Milky Way is probably higher than the number of humans that have ever been born!
Ask an astronomer how many stars are in our Galaxy, and you'll hear a wide range. Some say hundreds of billions, while others offer estimates like 100 billion, 300 billion, or even 500 billion. So why the big spread? Isn’t there a definitive number?
The truth is, counting the stars in the Milky Way isn't as straightforward as it sounds. Much of our Galaxy is hidden from view, and the parts we can observe are incredibly vast and distant, far too immense to pick out individual stars, even with advanced telescopes. So astronomers rely on a mix of observations, models, and educated guesses to arrive at their estimates.
Interestingly, anthropologists have a much firmer grasp on the number of humans who’ve ever existed: around 110 billion. That means there’s a good chance our Galaxy holds more stars than all the people who have ever walked the Earth!
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Though often overshadowed by its more famous companion, Pluto, Charon has proven to be a world full of surprises, a frozen landscape marked by vast chasms, tectonic stretch marks, towering mountains adrift in icy moats, red stained landscapes and landslides on a scale unseen anywhere on Earth. So let’s take a look at the closest images we have ever captured of Charon, the least known of this incredible cosmic double act.
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Last night, we got our very own UFO experience here in the UK! (Well... sort of.)
Social media sites lit up last night with photos of a strange glowing object drifting across the night sky in parts of the UK. I was watching some TV when my phone started going off. Messages from people who, as far as I know, have no real interest in space or astronomy, were suddenly asking me what on Earth (or beyond) they were seeing.
They all described the same thing. A glowing spiral or cloud-like shape, slowly moving across the sky and visible for several minutes before fading away. Theories were flying in! An exploding star? A comet on a collision course with Earth? A galaxy? Even Aliens!
Honestly? I had no idea.
All I could say was, “It’s definitely not what you think it is... but I also don’t know what it is.”
It turns out the answer was less sci-fi, but still pretty interesting. The mysterious object was actually frozen rocket fuel from a classified U.S. SpaceX launch.
Here’s what happened. After delivering its payload, the Falcon 9 (which is a reusable rocket) turns around and heads back toward Earth. During that process, it ejects any leftover fuel. At such high altitudes, the fuel instantly freezes and forms a spiral pattern as it’s expelled. Light reflects off the frozen fuel, making it visible from the ground. Hence the strange glowing cloud people witnessed.
What really fascinated me wasn’t just the science behind it, it was the reaction. People who never usually look up were suddenly glued to the sky, searching for answers. And while it wasn’t a natural phenomenon, I hope it sparks more curiosity. Maybe now, even more people will look up and take more of an interest in the wonders of the night sky. - Did anyone else see this? - Rob
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When Huygens touched down on Titan on the 14th of January 2005, it entered the record books as the most distant landing we’d ever pulled off. To this day it remains the only time we’ve ever landed in the outer solar system. But just how long did Huygens last and what did it discover in the process?And what is it doing now after two decades on this far-off alien beach?
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V101 SPACE is a YouTube channel that covers a wide range of space-related topics in a clear and engaging way. Here are a few reasons why you should subscribe:
Accessible explanations: V101 SPACE makes complex scientific concepts accessible to everyone, even those without a scientific background.
Engaging visuals: The channel uses stunning visuals and animations to bring scientific concepts to life. Whether you're learning about the structure of a galaxy or exploring a distant planet, V101 SPACE videos are sure to capture your attention.
Up-to-date information: Science is constantly evolving, and V101 SPACE keeps up with the latest research and discoveries.
Fun and educational: Watching V101 Space is not only informative but also fun! Rob's enthusiasm and passion for all things space is infectious, and his videos are sure to leave you feeling inspired and curious.
Overall, V101 SPACE is a great channel for anyone who wants to learn more about the universe. V