Most Interesting facts about Space

Space equals infinity.

One cannot measure the vastness that space has to offer.

It always leaves us wondering when we try to explore its depth and the matter that it is composed of.

Can humans ever wonder that they would have access to something beyond their range of sight?

It's a man's vision, dedication, and patience that made scientific discoveries a reality.

It's like opening the door to the unknown.

You will find that these discoveries are unusual and a lot surprising.

This article is a list of the top ten interesting facts about space that can baffle you.

1. Venus- the hottest planet

It is too apparent that Mercury should be the hottest planet considering its proximity to the sun.

However, things don't go as expected.

This fact will surprise us all the more that Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system.

The primary reason is that it has a dense atmosphere compared to Mars, which has a thin atmosphere.

The other reason is logically well known to us, i.e., its closeness to the sun.

The distance between the planet Venus and the sun equals 107.63 million km.

The question that further arises is how a dense atmosphere can contribute to Venus being the hottest planet.

The dense atmosphere acts as a greenhouse agent for the surface of the planet to heat up.

The average temperature of Venus is 471℃ (88°F) as compared to Mercury whose temperature during the day equals 430°C (800°F) and -180°C (-290°F)  at night.

Moreover, the temperature of Venus is greater than the melting point of lead, which is 327.5℃ (621.5°F).
 

2. The colossal sun

The sun is enormous, but do you know how large it is?

Its size will all leave us to marvel at it without a second thought.

Coming to facts, it occupies nearly 99.86% of the entire solar system.

The main components of the sun are hydrogen and helium.

If you were to calculate its diameter, that would be similar to 1.392 million km or 864,938 miles.

To help you understand better, a comparison is given.

The diameter of the sun is 109 times the diameter of the Earth.

Additionally, the circumference of the sun is 4,366,813 km (2,713,406 miles).
 

3. NASA spacesuit

The basic definition of a spacesuit is that it is a suit that astronauts wear for several reasons.

These reasons can range from protecting themselves against high temperature to serving as storage apparel for oxygen and water, the essential amenities to survive.

The price of a NASA spacesuit will make you raise your eyebrows which is $12,000,000.

Initially, it was built in 1974, which would cost $150 million in present-day pricing.

The suit doesn't cost as much as the backpack and the control module it holds.

That occupies nearly 70% of the entire suit.
 

4. The distance of Pluto

Pluto, some of you might know that it is no longer a planet. Instead, it is considered a dwarf planet as it fails to meet one of the criteria set by the International Astronomical Union to be called a planet.

That doesn't reduce the fact that it is the coldest celestial body compared to other planets and the farthest from the sun.

The distance between the sun and the Earth is 150 million km (93 million miles).

So, if you consider taking a flight from Earth to Pluto, that would take more than 800 years.

This is quite a surprising fact!
 

Other facts include:

• The number of trees on Earth is more than the stars in the Milkyway Galaxy. This fact is not just surprising but also a piece of good news for all creatures.

• An asteroid equal to a car-size enters roughly a year but burns up before it reaches the surface.

• Unlike our Earth's sunset, which is orange, the sunset of Mars is bluish.

• A subglacial lake was found in 2018 on Mars, the first known liquid water evidence.

• A day in Venus equals 243 Earth days.

• The height of a mountain is 22km that exists on an asteroid named Vesta. It's like "miles to go before you sleep."
 

To wrap up!

Thus, you get to see the various interesting facts about space and the solar system.

These facts are not only unusual but also enjoyable.

Through this article, you may have a clear idea of how scientists have unearthed many unknown mysteries and how many might have remained unexplored.