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Introduction to Stargazing & Astronomy

39 CQ
8 Lessons
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    1. Intro to Astronomy & Stargazing
    A lesson with Rod Miller
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    Start stargazing tonight with this fascinating lesson in astronomy and the night sky, which includes the moon, stars, planets, meteor showers, and more.

    Start stargazing tonight with this fascinating lesson in astronomy and the night sky, which includes the moon, stars, planets, meteor showers, and more.

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    2. How the Celestial Sphere Moves
    A lesson with Rod Miller
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    It's time to get oriented with why the sky appears to move! Discover the celestial sphere, celestial coordinates, the plane of the ecliptic, and more.

    It's time to get oriented with why the sky appears to move! Discover the celestial sphere, celestial coordinates, the plane of the ecliptic, and more.

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    3. How to Use Stellarium Software
    A lesson with Rod Miller
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    Are you looking for a way to plan your stargazing adventures, familiarize yourself with the night sky, and learn a bit about star lore? Try Stellarium!

    Are you looking for a way to plan your stargazing adventures, familiarize yourself with the night sky, and learn a bit about star lore? Try Stellarium!

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    4. How to Use a Star Chart (or Planisphere)
    A lesson with Rod Miller
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    Getting to know the sky with a star chart is like discovering a new city with a map. Aspiring astronomers learn to read a star chart (or planisphere) here!

    Getting to know the sky with a star chart is like discovering a new city with a map. Aspiring astronomers learn to read a star chart (or planisphere) here!

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    5. Northern Hemisphere Astronomy
    A lesson with Rod Miller
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    Come along for a comprehensive tour of the night sky in the Northern Hemisphere, and follow celestial bodies, constellations, and star clusters in each season.

    Come along for a comprehensive tour of the night sky in the Northern Hemisphere, and follow celestial bodies, constellations, and star clusters in each season.

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