Ever wonder how satellites orbiting hundreds of miles above Earth help you decide whether to pack an umbrella? From Space to Forecast unpacks the fascinating journey of weather data—from space-based observations to the forecasts you check on your phone. Join us as we explore how cutting-edge technology, meteorology, and data science come together to turn satellite imagery into life-saving predictions. Featuring experts from NASA, NOAA, and beyond, this podcast brings you behind the scenes of the systems that watch our skies and shape our daily lives.
The sun, a dazzling celestial body at the heart of our solar system, is a luminous ball of hot, ionized gas that provides the primary source of light and energy for Earth. With a diameter of about 1.4 million kilometers (870,000 miles), the sun is approximately 109 times larger than Earth and boasts a mass that is about 333,000 times greater.
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Our solar system is a dynamic and fascinating place, home to diverse worlds like the scorching Sun, the gas giants Jupiter and Saturn, and the icy dwarf planets Pluto and Ceres. It's a realm of extreme temperatures, breathtaking landscapes, and hidden mysteries waiting to be unraveled.