Long, long ago, our sun began its life as a mere twinkle in the universe's eye. How did it become the ruler of our solar system?
WHAT'S INSIDE: ASTRONOMY
Astronomy is a broad discipline covering all facets of astrophysics. In this section you can learn about the origins of the universe, black holes and other astronomical phenomena.
- Constellations
- Observatories
- Stars
- The Solar System
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Constellations
Constellations are groupings of stars that, when viewed from Earth, form distinct shapes. Constellations have been around since the dawn of recorded history. In this section you will learn all about constellations and their histories.
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