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A Universe of Galaxies A Universe of Galaxies

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.

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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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Keywords:
Milky Way Galaxy, Size and/or Distance Scales, Universe
Audience Levels:
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School to Adult, General Public, Youth Groups, Scouts, Amateur Astronomers
Venues:
Inside - auditorium size, Inside - classroom size, Outside - before sunset, Outside - Daylight, Outside - Night
Educator Types:
Amateur Astronomer, K-12 Teacher, Museum/Nature Center Educator, Planetarium Professional, Professional in Astronomy-related Field, Youth Group Leader (e.g. Scouts)
Category:
ToolKit: Our Galaxy, Our Universe
Source:
NASA Night Sky Network

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