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Did you know... You can explore and virtually travel through our solar system using Google maps on your computer? Try it now on your desktop or laptop computer. 1. Open Google maps on your browser 2. Zoom out.... Far out till you see the Earth as a globe 3. Toggle between planets and moons 4. Enjoy space travel and keep exploring What would you like to explore first? Let us know in the comments below. I looked up 'Sea of tranquility' where Apollo 11 landed and Neil Armstrong facilitated a giant leap for humanity #didyouknow #discoverwithnatskies #googlemaps #google #apollo11 #neilarmstrong #nasa #natskies #natskiesobservatory #moon #seaoftranquility #moonlanding #explore #keepexploring #spacescienceforall #spacescience https://www.instagram.com/p/B8yMv7BJ5zl/?igshid=1xt6jkf43c33y

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Betelgeuse is one of the brightest stars in the night sky, but it’s fainter than it’s been in nearly a century, dimming by a factor of two since just October. Its aggressive dimming is a familiar pattern for stars that enter their last phase of life before they explode into a supernova—leading many scientists to believe Betelgeuse is about to go supernova as well. Although it will be 1000s of years before that happens #discoverwithnatskies #betelgeuse #astronomy #amazinguniverse #natskies #natskiesobservatory #spacescience #nasa #space #info #stargazing https://www.instagram.com/p/B78PiNxJvob/?igshid=1v9dzm7gjo41y

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When was the last time you watched the sunrise or set?

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Did you Know?Jupiter has no surface for a spacecraft to land on because it is made mostly from Hydrogen & Helium gas. The Massive pull of Jupiter's gravity squeezes the Hydrogen so hard that it is liquid. #natskies #observatory #DiscoverWithNatskies #jupiter #gasgiant #greatredspot #education #sciencefacts #knowledge #astronomy

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The Leonid meteor shower happens every year in November, when Earth's orbit crosses the orbit of Comet Tempel-Tuttle. The comet makes its way around the sun every 33.3 years, leaving a trail of dust rubble in its wake.

the Leonids will peak on the night between 17–18 Nov

When Earth's orbit crosses this trail of debris, pieces of the comet fall toward the planet's surface. Drag, or air resistance, in Earth's atmosphere cause the comet's crumbs to heat up and ignite into burning balls of fire called meteors.

How can I best view a meteor shower? Get away from the glow of city lights and toward the constellation from which the meteors will appear to radiate. You don't need any special equipment or a lot of skills to view a meteor shower. All you really need is a clear sky, lots of patience, and our handy Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map with a visibility conditions meter to see a meteor shower

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