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    • Access Point Number: SC.8.E.5.In.1  
      Access Point Description: Compare the distances of the Moon, the Sun, and other stars from the Earth.

      Access Point Category: Independent  
      Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08  
      Big Idea Earth in Space and Time - The origin and eventual fate of the Universe still remains one of the greatest questions in science. Gravity and energy influence the formation of galaxies, including our own Milky Way Galaxy, stars, the planetary systems, and Earth. Humankind’s need to explore continues to lead to the development of knowledge and understanding of the nature of the Universe.

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      » Eclipse of the Century
      In July 1991, the alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth produced a rare opportunity — a total solar eclipse with a particularly long duration and a path that crossed easily accessible locations, including a major astronomical observatory in...    ...read more       		 Video / Audio / Animation (Primary Type)

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