ASTRONOMY TOPICS MS. HUGHES AMATEUR ASTRONOMER Currently Studying at Yuba College, California.

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ASTRONOMY TOPICS MS. HUGHES AMATEUR ASTRONOMER Currently Studying at Yuba College, California

Dark Sky- Light pollution hides the stars and the beauty of The Milky Way.

“Losing the Dark” Video

International Dark Sky Reserves

A new study in Nature finds that the Milky Way is part of a broader supercluster of 100,000 galaxies known as Laniakea.

Perspective in Space

Map of Universe

Alpha Centauri Stars & Planet Explained: Our Nearest Neighbors

Hubble—Another lesson in perspective…

NASA’s Exploration Spacecraft

NASA Spinoff Technologies

NASA THE NEXT CHAPTER

Time for Questions

Light Pollution Awareness Flyer Catchy Title! Uses Color. Has at least 3 drawings. Explains what Light Pollution is. Describes at least 4 effects of Light Pollution: Think about humans, plants, animals, cost/$, night sky, etc. Gives 2 ways to get involved and make a difference. Names & Period on the Front. Due this FRIDAY. Did I mention “ uses color ??”