What did Galileo Observe in the Night Sky

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What did Galileo Observe in the Night Sky

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1. What did Galileo Observe in the Night Sky? This is an activity for you to practice being an astronomer.

2. Galileo Moons

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The Night Sky

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Night Sky

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The Night Sky

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What can we see in the night sky?

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The Night Sky

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What can we see in the night sky?

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The Night Sky

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The Night Sky

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