The Sun is the most prominent feature in our Solar System. It is the largest object and contains approximately 98% of the total solar system mass. One hundred and nine Earths would be required to fit across the Sun's disk. Its outer visible layer has a...
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, and the second-smallest planet in the solar system!
It is about the same size as our Moon and their cratered surfaces actually have much in common. Mercury travels around the Sun faster than any other planet....
Mars has always fascinated people. Its red, fiery appearance is mysterious and intriguing. Many sci-fi stories talked about the ancient race of Martians. In fact with new data coming from space probes, a growing number of scientists now believe that...
Far far away, at the very edge of the Solar System lies Pluto, the ninth planet from the Sun. It is not only much smaller and less massive than every other planet, it is also smaller and less massive than seven moons of other planets. It has one...
The Free Air and Space Screensaver by ScenicReflections.com displays 75 of some of the most awesome Air and Space themed images you may ever feast your eyes on! Includes wallpaper support. Accompanying this free screensaver are 3 beautiful,...
Join NASA astronauts as they carry out their mission ABOARD THE SPACE SHUTTLE. This space screensaver is loaded with over ASTOUNDING IMAGES images featuring lift offs, space walks, satellite deployments, rendezvous with MIR and the International Space...
Jupiter is twice as massive as all the other planets of the Solar system combined. At the same time it rotates faster than any other planet. Colorful latitudinal bands, atmospheric clouds and storms illustrate Jupiter's dynamic weather systems.
When...
Venus was long thought of as the Earth's twin. Many believed that it contained a lush, earth-like environment. In reality its harsh conditions restrict our understanding of the nearest neighbor. But little by little scientists are trying to unlock its...
Saturn is a large gas planet. It has the lowest density of any planet in our solar system and would actually float if it was placed in water! The winds in its atmosphere reach speeds up to 1700 kilometers per hour! It is known for its extensive ring...
Neptune is the eighth planet from the sun, and the outermost gas giant in our solar system. Neptune's atmosphere has the highest wind speeds in the solar system, up to 2000 km/h. The planet has large, dark ovals on its surface which astronomers believe...
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