Why do the planets in our solar system have such varied atmospheres? Earth's breathable mix of gases seems quite different from the crushing pressure of Venus's atmosphere or the thin, frigid air of Mars. What about the outer giants, Jupiter and Saturn, with their swirling clouds – are their atmospheres anything like our own? And as for the whispers of diamond rain on some planets, is there any truth to such exotic weather? | The Brain Maze

The Solar System – Our Galactic Home 🌎 8 planets 🌒 More than 200 moons ☄ More than 900,000 asteroids and 3600 comets Learn more about our fascinating celestial home: https://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/solar-system/default.asp. Video: NASA/JHU/CIS/USGS/STScI | Canadian Space Agency

NASA Solar System Exploration on Reels

NASA Solar System Exploration on Reels

Recreate some of this year's highlights in NASA planetary exploration using our "Eyes on the Solar System" experience. First up, try the #JunoMission's close flyby of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io in February: https://go.nasa.gov/3DxJgNc What we learned: https://go.nasa.gov/4iUF2PP - NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) spacecraft celebrated 10 years of exploring the Red Planet’s atmosphere: https://go.nasa.gov/4gUcfZQ See its discoveries: https://go.nasa.gov/3XtVxbu - In October,