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In the Night Sky: Orion (FutureLearn)
Jan 9th 2017
The Open University
FutureLearn
English

Explore the night sky, discover how stars formed and find out about exoplanets, all through the constellation of Orion. From the basics of astronomy and stargazing, to the science behind the birth of a star, this four week course will change the way you see the night sky. You’ll examine one of the most famous constellations, Orion, who the Ancient Greeks believed was a huntsman placed amongst the stars by Zeus himself.

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Physical & Earth Sciences
Exoplanets, Orion, Constellations, Astronomy, Pleiades, Galaxies, Big Bang, Solar System
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