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.
Up To Speed
March 13, 2023
AirSpace Season 7, Ep. 3: A Picture's Worth 1000 Words
January 12, 2023
AirSpace Season 7, Ep. 2: Across the Universe
December 22, 2022
AirSpace Bonus! Hubble Trouble
November 11, 2022
Up to Speed
September 21, 2022
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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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"The Sky Tonight" Live Planetarium Show
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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"The Sky Tonight" Live Planetarium Show
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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"The Sky Tonight" Live Planetarium Show
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
October 14, 2022 - October 14, 2037
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A New Moon Rises
Presented Online
February 26, 2016 - January 08, 2017
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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, Space, Stars, Sun, Technology and Engineering, Telescopes, Women
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STEM in 30: Solar Eclipse Special: Live From the Path of Totality
STEM in 30 celebrates the 2017 Great American Eclipse live from Liberty; Missouri; in the path of totality; and at the Phoebe Waterman Haas Public Observatory at the Museum in Washington; DC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCcr3b638hQ
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Space, Astronomy, Moon (Earth), Sun
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Air and Space Live Chat: Astronomy
What is an eclipse? When is the next meteor shower? How can I find Jupiter in the night sky? Tune in to hear these questions and more answered!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RV7jOFV7e4
Astronomy, Space, Stars
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Air and Space Live Chat: The Great Conjunction Chat (Shauna Edson)
During December 2020; Saturn and Jupiter came together in the sky. Join Astronomy Educator Shauna Edson as she answers questions about the Great Conjunction.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMrIMFfEn6Y
Astronomy
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What’s New in Aerospace: Apollo Moon Rocks
During Apollo 15 astronauts James Irwin and Dave Scott found a rock on the Moon that became known as the Genesis Rock.
https://youtu.be/YC3dyoOHc7Y
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grades 13-14, Grades 15-16, Grades 17-20, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Astronomy, Apollo program, Moon (Earth)
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What’s New in Aerospace: The Great Conjunction
The two biggest planets in our solar system; Saturn and Jupiter; are coming together in the sky in a once–in–a–lifetime way called a Great Conjunction.
https://youtu.be/eMrIMFfEn6Y
Grade 3, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 4, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grades 13-14, Grades 15-16, Grades 17-20
Astronomy, Telescopes
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