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ASTRONOMY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION RESOURCES

Where Are the Distant Worlds? Star Maps Where Are the Distant Worlds? Star Maps

Where are the distant worlds in the night sky? Use a star map to find constellations and to identify stars with extrasolar planets. (Northern Hemisphere only, naked eye)

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Download FileDownload Distant Worlds Star Maps Activity (PDF, 2.35 MB)

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Keywords:
Extrasolar Planets
Audience Levels:
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School to Adult, General Public, Youth Groups, Scouts, Amateur Astronomers
Venues:
Outside - Night
Educator Types:
Amateur Astronomer, Planetarium Professional
Category:
ToolKit: PlanetQuest
Source:
NASA Night Sky Network

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