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What Is Antimatter?
By Space.com Staff published
Antimatter sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but it’s very real

What's the Temperature of Outer Space?
By Space.com Staff published
Some parts of space are hot!

What's the Temperature on the Moon?
By Space.com Staff published
Temperatures on the moon vary wildly between the lunar day and night.

SpaceKids: How Far Is the Moon?
By Space.com Staff published
The orbit of the moon around the Earth is not a perfect circle so the distance varies a little.

If the Sun Is on Fire, How Does It Get Oxygen?
By Space.com Staff published
Though pictures of the sun sure look fiery, the sun isn't on fire the way you might think.

Why Do Planets Look Like Stars in the Night Sky?
By Space.com Staff published
Stars make their own light, but not planets.

Can We Travel to the Sun?
By Space.com Staff published
In theory, we could visit the sun. But the trip is long — about 93 million miles one way.
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