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.A Universe of Galaxies Activity

.A Universe of Galaxies Activity .A Universe of Galaxies Activity

Use this model of the Milky Way and other galaxies to indicate relative distances to other galaxies. Below you will find both English and Metric versions.

Activity Video: See it in actionActivity Video: See it in action

Download FileDownload Universe of Galaxies Activity (English Units) (PDF, 10.26 MB)
Download FileDownload Universe of Galaxies Activity (Metric Units) (PDF, 9.54 MB)

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