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What is a Parsec?
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We’re pretty sure that a parsec is the amount of time it takes a golfer to make par, but just in case we’re wrong, let’s check out this video.

Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors
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Comets know how to give you the cold shoulder, asteroids love to hang out, and meteors just like to show off. Space stuff: it’s just like us.

Welcome to Astronomy
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Let's find “the answer to life, the universe and everything.” How, you ask? By reading the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and binge watchin...

Astronomy: The Big Bang
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Happy 13.7th billionth birthday, universe. You don’t look a day over 13 billion. Watch the video to learn about the beginnings of the universe, a...

Astronomy: The Redshift
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The Redshift was the communist dance craze of the century. If you don’t believe us, check out this video. ...Disclaimer: you might not want to...

Astronomy: Galaxy Formation
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Must resist the urge to make gas jokes. Must. Resist… Click on the video to learn the role of gas and other components that form galaxies and th...

Astronomy: Stars
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Wow, that Blue Star is so hot. We wonder if he even notices the plain red stars... Check out this video to find out more about the dating habits...

Astronomy: Asteroids, Meteorites, and Comets
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Asteroids, meteorites, and comets, oh my! Watch the video to discover the differences between asteroids, meteorites, and comets, and maybe find o...

Astronomy: How Close are Our Neighbors?
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...And why do they never come to our holiday parties? Check out this video to learn about life on other planets, and distances between stars. A...

Astronomy: What is a Quasar?
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Check out this video to learn about Quasars and black holes. But don't stand too close...we've lost a few too many Shmoopers that way...

Astronomy: Geocentric vs. Heliocentric Models
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Check out the video to learn the differences between Geocentric and Heliocentric Models. SPOILER ALERT: One starts with helio and one starts with...

Astronomy: Telescopes
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Grandma, what a big telescope you have… The better to see super cool planets and stars with, my dear. Check out this video to learn more about...

Astronomy: Einstein's Theory of Gravity
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Einstein had a theory for everything...relativity, gravity, time, what the ending of Lost was really about… To hear a little more about the grav...