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nPostednOctober 8, 2016
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| Astronomy: the branch of science that studies objects we can see in the night sky, space, and the universe! |
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Todayn– and, more importantly, tonight – is one of the two annualnAstronomy Days. According to the Astronomical League‘snwebsite, local astronomical societies, planetariums, museums, andnobservatories will be having special events to help us all learn morenabout astronomy. Maybe there will be an event near you!
Todayn– and, more importantly, tonight – is one of the two annualnAstronomy Days. According to the Astronomical League‘snwebsite, local astronomical societies, planetariums, museums, andnobservatories will be having special events to help us all learn morenabout astronomy. Maybe there will be an event near you! n
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nThisnholiday was created way back in 1973, but of course astronomy is onenof the most ancient of sciences. In ancient times people had muchndarker skies (no electric lights) and more opportunity to watch andnlearn about the heavens (no distractions like TV or video games). n
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nHerenare some great astronomy / space websites for kids, and herenare some wonderful astronomy apps. Enjoy!
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nI wrote about Astronomy Day earlier. Check it out!
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nI wrote about Astronomy Day earlier. Check it out!
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