
What is gravity? - NASA
Newton's "law" of gravity is a mathematical description of the way bodies are observed to attract one another, based on many scientific experiments and observations. The gravitational equation says …
Gravity/Gravitational Field - NASA Earthdata
4 days ago · Data from NASA satellite observations provide information about Earth's mean gravity field and inform monthly maps of the time-variable gravity field, both of which are useful tools for scientists …
Matter in Motion: Earth's Changing Gravity | NASA Earthdata
Dec 28, 2020 · A new satellite mission sheds light on Earth's gravity field and provides clues about changing sea levels.
The Case of the Missing Waves - NASA Earthdata
Dec 28, 2020 · Gravity waves are a real challenge because they are largely invisible to climate and weather models. The crux of the problem is the way satellites see them. Satellite instruments sweep …
Glacier Power: How do Glaciers Move? | NASA Earthdata
5 days ago · A glacier is a large accumulation of many years of snow, transformed into ice. This solid crystalline material deforms (changes) and moves. Glaciers, also known as “rivers of ice,” actually …
Teachers' Center Activity: Gravity Effects on Planet Motion - NASA
1. Introduction: Review the definition of gravity Drop a ball and explain why it falls downward Explain that the strength of a gravitational pull is determined by the masses of the objects involved and the …
StarChild: Glossary - NASA
GRAVITATIONAL PULL See Gravity GRAVITY The force of attraction between two objects which is influenced by the mass of the two objects and the distance between the two objects. GYROSCOPE …
StarChild: Galaxies - NASA
A galaxy is a cluster of stars, dust, and gas which is held together by gravity. Galaxies are scattered throughout the universe and they vary greatly in size. A galaxy may be alone or it may be in a large …
Getting at Groundwater with Gravity - NASA Earthdata
Dec 28, 2020 · NASA’s twin Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) satellites can detect groundwater by measuring subtle variations in Earth’s gravity. This image shows the world’s average …
StarChild: Stars - NASA
Gravity causes the last of the star's matter to collapse inward and compact. This is the white dwarf stage which is extremely dense. White dwarfs shine with a white hot light but once all of their energy is …