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Crash Course Astronomy
Introduction to Astronomy: Crash Course Astronomy #1
Season 1
Episode 1
Welcome to the first episode of Crash Course Astronomy. Your host for this intergalactic adventure is the Bad Astronomer himself, Phil Plait. We begin with answering a question: "What is astronomy?"
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Take a look at the two-octillion ton star that rules our solar system.
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Phil takes a look at the explosive history of our cosmic backyard.
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Phil looks at how gravity plays out across the universe.
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Phil takes you through the cause and name of the Moon's phases.
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Take a look at the cyclical phenomena that we can see at work in the universe.
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Take a look at all the incredible things you can see with your naked eye.