Night Sky Network is an educational effort sponsored by
NASA
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to help educate the public through
astronomy
Astronomy is a natural science that studies celestial objects and the phenomena that occur in the cosmos. It uses mathematics, physics, and chemistry in order to explain their origin and their overall evolution. Objects of interest includ ...
clubs across the
United States
The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic of 50 U.S. state, states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 ...
, as part of NASA'
Science Activationprogram.
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See also
* List of astronomical societies
A list of notable groups devoted to promoting astronomy research and education.
International
* Astronomers for Planet Earth (A4E)
* Astronomers Without Borders (AWB)
*International Astronomical Union (IAU)
*International Meteor Organization
* Ne ...
References
External links
NASA's Night Sky Network
Amateur astronomy organizations
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