Astronomy is a branch of science that researches everything in the universe beyond our Earth's atmosphere. This includes things like other planets in our solar system, moons, stars, and even distant galaxies and black holes.
Astronomy is a branch of science that researches everything in the universe beyond our Earth's atmosphere. This includes things like other planets in our solar system, moons, stars, and even distant galaxies and black holes.
AirSpace Season 8, Episode 12: When the Sun Went Out
March 13, 2024
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February 26, 2024
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December 20, 2023
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October 12, 2023
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October 12, 2023
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Astronomy Careers: More Than Meets the Eye
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At Home Astronomy: How You Can Observe the Night Sky
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What We Do in the Shadow: The Total Solar Eclipse Experience
DC Metro Area
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View the Solar Eclipse at the Udvar-Hazy Center
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
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Solar Eclipse Festival on the National Mall
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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National Science Foundation Discovering Our Universe
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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Flights of Fancy Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Space Walk - Spanish
A mixture of experiment and activites to expand learning on the Space Walk Storytime. Learn about space scientists and about the tools they use. The activities connect to Standards of Learning
https://s.si.edu/SpaceWalkPreandPostVisitMaterials_es_us
Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2
Astronomy, Moon (Earth), Telescopes, Solar System, Spaceflight
Teacher
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Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Tortoise and Hare - Spanish
A mixture of experiments and activities to expand the learning on the Tortoise and Hare Rocket Race Storytime. Learn about the Moon and the Space Race. Activities connect to standards of learning.
https://s.si.edu/TortoiseandHareRocketRaceFieldTripPreandPostMaterials_es_us
Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2
Astronomy, Human spaceflight, Moon (Earth), Records and Firsts, Spaceflight
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My Path: From Intern to Astrophysicist, Dr. Kelly Korreck
Solar Physicist Dr. Kelly Korreck tells the story of her career from a young University of Michigan undergraduate student to being a Solar Physicist for the NASA Parker Solar Probe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9dg3HU7hs0
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Astronomy, Behind the scenes, People, Satellites, Stars, Sun, Technology and Engineering, Telescopes, Women
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Flights of Fancy Story Time: "Pluto's Secret" Book Talk
Tune in to a special Flights of Fancy Story Time interview with the authors of the children's book Pluto's Secret.
https://youtu.be/KHiQiL5K9po
Grade PK, Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Astronomy, Science, Small solar system bodies, Solar System
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Flights of Fancy Story Time: "The Day the Earth Stopped Spinning"
This story is about the orbiting and revolving Earth.
https://youtu.be/ABY6SD0FMMg
Grade PK, Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Astronomy, Solar System, Science
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Flights of Fancy Story Time: The Stuff Between the Stars"
Author Sandra Nickel and Illustrator Aimee Sicurro discuss and read their book The Stuff Between the Stars: How Vera Rubin Discovered Most of the Universe
https://youtu.be/a2fNUe5zD4w
Grade PK, Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Art, Astronomy, People, Women
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