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Overview astronomy 161 is an introduction to modern astronomy, with an emphasis on the solar system. Pick up astronomy 101 and read a thousand words on mars, or black holes, or extraterrestrial life, or learn about how a famous astronomer did her work. It takes you out to the stars and planets and galaxies and discusses some of the latest big astronomy discoveries while presenting the basic facts. Astronomy 1 laboratory introduction astronomy 1 is a handson tour of the visible universe through computer simulated and experimental exploration. I make my own models, but if you dont have time, this inflatable set is easy to use and youll figure out a way to hang it from the ceiling. Jupiter, saturn and the two ice giant planets uranus, and neptune.
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