Understanding the universe : star gazers

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This middle school appropriate page from The American Museum of Natural History features 10 astronomers, including Einstein and Hubble. Click on their image to learn more about them.

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Subject keyword(s)	Earth and space science, Earth in the solar system, Fields of science, Historical perspectives, History and nature of science, Scientific breakthroughs, Scientific enterprises, Scientists and inventors, Solar system, Teacher content knowledge
Grade level	Elementary School, Middle School, Informal Education, Vocational/Professional Development Education
Intended audience	Educator, Learner
Resource type	Audio/Visual, Reference Material
Resource format	text, text/html
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