Here at RocketSTEM our goal has always been to educate and inspire the next generation of explorers. With that in mind during these unusual times of isolation, we’ve added new educational sections to our website. “The More You Know” tackles a single subject — be it a stellar object, space mission, person or place — and gives you a basic understanding of it. “QuizMe” tests your knowledge of a subject with a 10 person quiz. You’ll get the results instantly after clicking the Finish button, as well as being shown the correct answers and additional details related to the question. While not a substitute for actual teachers in classrooms, we hope these new areas will keep your mind busy while you are social distancing at home.
The Jovian system
The Jovian system encompasses Jupiter, its rings and moons. Jupiter was reputedly discovered by the Babylonians approximately 2,800 years ago. Its moons were discovered by Galileo, in 1610, observed through a refracting telescope. The planet Jupiter Jupiter is the fifth planet in our Solar System counting out from the Sun, with an average orbital distance …