Telescopes are useful for seeing things far away on Earth's surface. They are also our eyes into space.
Telescopes are useful for seeing things far away on Earth's surface. They are also our eyes into space.
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Meet the Universe
March 20, 2024
Up To Speed
December 20, 2023
Exploring the Universe in our Collections
September 08, 2023
How Did We Discover the Planets?
August 01, 2023
AirSpace Season 7, Ep. 3: A Picture's Worth 1000 Words
January 12, 2023
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Observe the Sun
DC Metro Area
Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, weather permitting.
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Observe the Sun
DC Metro Area
Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, weather permitting.
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Observe the Sun
DC Metro Area
Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, weather permitting.
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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
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Nancy Grace Roman "Mother of Hubble"
The scientists who opened the skies to humanity without ever leaving the ground.
https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/nancy-grace-roman-mother-of-hubble/BQJip-zUKGlyJA
Grades 17-20, Grades 15-16, Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3, Grades 13-14
Telescopes, Women
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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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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, Spaceflight, Stars, Sun, Technology and Engineering, Telescopes, Women
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The Hubble Space Telescope: From Rocky Start to Rockstar
The Hubble Space Telescope has provided us with remarkable insights into our universe, but its start was anything but smooth.
https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/the-hubble-space-telescope-from-rocky-start-to-rockstar/agJyP6qXtlF_Lg
Grade 11, Grade 12, Grades 13-14, Grades 15-16, Grade 10, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3, Grades 17-20, Grade 9
Telescopes
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Nancy Grace Roman Mother of Hubble
The scientists who opened the skies to humanity without ever leaving the ground.
https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/nancy-grace-roman-mother-of-hubble/BQJip-zUKGlyJA
Grades 17-20, Grades 15-16, Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3, Grades 13-14
Telescopes, Women
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The Hubble Cosmos: 25 Years of New Vistas in Space
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Hubble's Legacy: Reflections by Those Who Dreamed It, Built It, and Observed the Universe with It
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