Learn to use the Big Dipper to find galaxies in the night sky.
Mary, an experienced planetarium show writer, gives a primer on how to find several beautiful galaxies that you can look at with binoculars or a backyard telescope, and she shows you where the famous Hubble Deep Field is located. CreditsMary Becker
The full version of this tour can be downloaded here (by right-clicking) and viewed in the desktop version of WorldWide Telescope. |
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See also: Objects in the Sky, Galaxies, Astrophysical Concepts, Electromagnetic Radiation, Scales in the Universe, Popular Interests, Beauty in the Night Sky, Astronomy Basics, Night Sky Observing, Constellations, Finding Objects in the Sky, Telescopes and Technology, Suggested Audience, Middle School, High School, General Audience, Tour, Tour