AMNH Presents: Grand Illusion, Celestial Motions
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Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky, when in fact it remains stationary in our solar system? Why do the constellations appear different in the Northern versus Southern hemispheres?
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Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky, when in fact it remains stationary in our solar system? Why do the constellations appear different in the Northern versus Southern hemispheres? Rutgers astronomer Ted Williams guides you through patterns of celestial motion and explores how our location on Earth determines what we observe in the sky.
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American Museum of Natural HistoryLocation:
Central Park West at 79th street
New York, NY, 10024United States
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212-769-5100Contact name:
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The event has already taken place on this date:
08/02/2016
Time:
7:00 PM
Price:
12-15
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Teenagers Adults & kids togetherWeb Service