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Maui’s Fish Hook | July 28 - August 03

Maui’s Fish Hook | July 28 - August 03

Season 48 Episode 30
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Pegasus and Andromeda | July 21 - July 27

Pegasus and Andromeda | July 21 - July 27

Season 48 Episode 29
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Astronomy 101 | July 14 - July 20

Astronomy 101 | July 14 - July 20

Season 48 Episode 28
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Perseus’ Elbow and Medusa’s Eye | July 7 - July 13

Perseus’ Elbow and Medusa’s Eye | July 7 - July 13

Season 48 Episode 27
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Earth at Aphelion? | June 30 - July 6

Earth at Aphelion? | June 30 - July 6

Season 48 Episode 26
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Cepheus The King | June 23 - June 29

Cepheus The King | June 23 - June 29

Season 48 Episode 25
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Mars and the Drama With Luna | June 16 - June 22

Mars and the Drama With Luna | June 16 - June 22

Season 48 Episode 24
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Party With These Stars | June 9 - June 15

Party With These Stars | June 9 - June 15

Season 48 Episode 23
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Hercules' Great Big Cluster | June 2 - June 8

Hercules' Great Big Cluster | June 2 - June 8

Season 48 Episode 22
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How to Find the Milky Way | May 26 - June 1

How to Find the Milky Way | May 26 - June 1

Season 48 Episode 21
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The Celestial Teapot | May 19 - May 25

The Celestial Teapot | May 19 - May 25

Season 48 Episode 20
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The Summer Triangle is Back | May 12 - May 18

The Summer Triangle is Back | May 12 - May 18

Season 48 Episode 19
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Star Gazers

The Science Behind the Northern Lights

Autumn is a great time to see the northern lights, also known as aurora borealis! Star Gazers host Trace Dominguez breaks down what causes this beautiful phenomenon and why it only happens at the poles. Produced in partnership with Florida Atlantic University
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