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How the sky works

Text How the sky works

TLF ID M016505

This ABC Astronomy Basics article is an excellent example of simple explanations of many of the phenomena we observe in the sky. Features such as constellations, neighbouring galaxies and nebulae are outlined. It explains that finding constellations and planets in the ever-moving night sky can be challenging. It gives tips and a few handy diagrams.

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Educational value
  • This resource addresses the Australian Curriculum literacy capability as well as science understanding from Earth and space sciences for year 7 science students.
Year level

7; 8

Topics Sky Eclipses Seasons Orbits Tides Planets Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere
Learning area
  • Science

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  • Author
  • Name: ABC - Science Feature
  • Organization: ABC - Science Feature
  • Description: author
  • Contributor
  • Name: ABC - Science Feature
  • Organization: ABC - Science Feature
  • Description: author
  • Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Description: Data contributor
  • Name: Education Services Australia
  • Organization: Education Services Australia
  • Description: Data manager
  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
  • URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/
  • Publisher
  • Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Description: Publisher
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  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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Learning Resource Type
  • Text
Rights
  • © 2013 Australian Broadcasting Corporation.