Previously answered questions by Cathy Jordan

(in order of times viewed)

1. Why do the planets orbit the sun?
2. What do astronauts eat in space? Can they grow food?
3. Will the magnetic field of the Earth reverse its direction in the future? Will this cause problems?
4. Does the Sun orbit the Earth as well as the Earth orbiting the Sun?
5. What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Arctic Circle and Antarctic Circle?
6. What makes the wind?
7. Why do the size and brightness of the full moon change?
8. What is the difference between a "star" and a "sun"?
9. How much longer will the Earth last?
10. Can terrestrial planets have rings?
11. Is Andromeda part of the Milky Way? Where can I find them in the sky?
12. What is the pattern to the distances between each planet and the sun?
13. Can we colonize other planets?
14. What is happening just around the black hole in the center of the Milky Way?
15. What are the atmospheres of Mars and Pluto like?
16. Why are there active volcanos on Io?
17. How do scientists slow light down?
18. Is it worthwhile to continue the search for extraterrestrial life?
19. Are there any new craters on the moon?
20. When did people discover that the Sun is a star?
21. Will astronauts ever be able to go ice-skating on Europa?
22. What kinds of cancer research have been done in space?

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