Astronauts Jim Lovell
and Frank Borman.
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Credit: NASA via Re
Astronaut Clifton
‘C .C .’ Williams.
Credit: NASA via
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Equipment created by planetarium staff in training
astronauts on exhibit at Morehead Planetarium and
Science Center.
Credit: Tony Rice
Learning about the night sky from where you live
Not everyone will be able to travel to North Carolina and learn about the stars just like the
early astronauts did, however, that doesn’t mean you can’t learn from where ever you are.
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There are also a large number of astronomy clubs located throughout the country. These
clubs if asked will often bring telescopes to your school for a star-viewing party. Check out the
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www.RocketSTEM .org
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