Gravity Compared: A 1 Kilometer “Ball Drop” On Different Solar System Bodies

This animation shows a ball dropping from 1000 meters to the surface of each object, assuming no air resistance. This should give an idea for the pull you would feel on each object.

It might be surprising to see large planets have a pull comparable to smaller ones at the surface, for example Uranus pulls the ball down slower than at Earth! Why? Because the low average density of Uranus puts the surface far away from the majority of the mass. Similarly, Mars is nearly twice the mass of Mercury, but you can see the surface gravity is actually the same… this indicates that Mercury is much denser than Mars.

[Dr James O’Donoghue]



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[Exclusive Enamel LOKI Pins]

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Merry Force Be With You: New Star Wars Mandalorian Ornaments for The Holidays

Excited for the holiday season yet? Yeah, neither are we, but it won’t stop collectors of all things “Baby Yoda” to get these new Mandalorian holiday collectibles from Kurt S. Adler. Here are a few of our favorites, but there are a lot more over at Entertainment Earth.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian The Child Fabric Mache Tablepiece

Bring this galactic bundle of joy into your home! This Star Wars: The Mandalorian The Child Fabric Mache Tablepiece is a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season. This tablepiece features The Child presenting a gift with a bow on top, surrounded by presents inside of his futuristic basket with the words “Merry Force Be With You”. The perfect addition to any Star Wars collection! Comes packaged in a color box. The adorable green Grogu is made of fabric mache and measures approximately 6-inches long x 5-inches tall.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian The Child 7-Inch Treetop

Add this galactic bundle of joy to the top of your Christmas tree! This Star Wars: The Mandalorian The Child 7-Inch Treetop is a fun and festive way decorate your holiday tree. This treetop features The Child wearing his brown robes and adorable expression. Comes packaged in a color box. Treetop is made of plastic and measures approximately 7-inches tall.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian The Child Stocking Holder

This Star Wars: The Mandalorian The Child Stocking Holder is the perfect addition to any home holiday display. It features The Child in a decorated Hover Pram with a green banner inscribed with “Merry Force Be With you.” Spend the season with the adorable green Grogu! Comes packaged in a display box. Stocking holder is made of metal.

[Star Wars Kurt S. Adler Ornaments]

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