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Astronomy Activity: Craters on the Earth and Moon

Create craters on models of the Moon and Earth in this fun and messy outreach activity (important note: you). Investigate the properties of Earth that hide past cratering events, such as movement of the crust, erosion, water, and a protective atmosphere.

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April 19, 2018
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The Night Sky Network is a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs bringing the science, technology, and inspiration of NASA's missions to the general public. We share our time and telescopes to provide you with unique astronomy experiences at science museums, observatories, classrooms, and under the real night sky.

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