Mar 31, 2013 · You can observe objects in our solar system and even see other galaxies at a star party near you-and rest assured that everything you are seeing is a part of the same universe as you!

The "Passport Through Time" handout shows the difference between each of three different distance categories: within our Solar System, within the Milky Way, and within the rest of the universe.

Jun 25, 2023 · This ToolKit consists of activities and resources that are designed to help your audiences visualize the basic structure and organization of our Galaxy and the rest of the universe, and the …

This toolkit has the potential to help any layperson gain a better understanding of the scale of our Solar System, our Milky Way galaxy, and our Universe. Help fight scientific illiteracy.

You may be able to look through the club’s telescopes at planets in our Solar System, stars in our own Milky Way Galaxy, and other galaxies out in the rest of the Universe.

Most astronomers still thought, with no other evidence available, that our galaxy was the whole universe. But could the Solar System’s location in our galaxy (or the known universe!) be determined?

Jan 6, 2018 · Solar System, Galaxy, Universe: What's the Difference? Identifying UFOs What Does NASA Science Do For Me? What NSN Toolkits are Available for Clubs? How Do We Find …

Jul 19, 2025 · The “ Our Place in Our Galaxy ” activity can help you do just that, with only birdseed, a coin, and your imagination. You can also discover the amazing science NASA is doing to understand …

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Jun 17, 2025 · Summer skies bring glorious views of our own Milky Way galaxy and the Great Rift to observers blessed with dark skies. Learn more about the Great Rift and the stories it contains in this …