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Bad Astronomy

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Link: http://www.badastronomy.com/intro.html
Author: Phil Plait
Media: Webware
Cost: Free
Subjects: Biology, Physics, Earth Science
Types: Visualization or Animation
Description
of resource:
There are many myths in astronomy -- moon hoax landing, aliens , astrology, etc. Almost all of them engage student interest. This site gives a scientific perspective on commonly held myths. Phil Plait has written a book with the same title and continues a blog on these topics.
Posted to site: 06/09/2008
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