The Night Sky WebHunt

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History
  • What were Copernicus' ideas about astronomy?
  • What did Galileo propose in his theories of the universe?
  • Describe the contributions Ptolemy and Newton made to astronomy
What is the Hubble telescope?
The Stars
  • What is the south celestial pole?
  • What is a constellation?
The Moon
  • Describe the moon's atmosphere
  • List five interesting surface features
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