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What's up in Space? Stars

12 minutes 10 seconds

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Illustration of the Sun and planets in our solar system. Caption: The Sun is the closest star to planet Earth.

What are stars, and where do they come from? Briefly discusses the life cycle of a star, their colors, and super nova. Includes the Hubble Space Telescope, how stars were used in history, and constellations. Offers a short review.

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Runtime: 12 minutes 10 seconds

Illustration of the Earth in space. Caption: As Earth orbits the Sun, it spins on its axis.
What's Up In Space?
Episode 2
12 minutes 37 seconds
Grade Level: 3 - 6
Illustration of the planets in our solar system. Caption: Mars is more like Earth than any other planet.
What's Up In Space?
Episode 4
13 minutes 5 seconds
Grade Level: 3 - 6
Illustration of the Sun and planets in our solar system. Caption: The Sun is the closest star to planet Earth.
What's Up In Space?
Episode 6
12 minutes 10 seconds
Grade Level: 3 - 6