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National Astronomy Week

National astronomy week is a special time when people all across the country celebrate the amazing things we can see in the night sky!

Astronomy is the study of planets, stars, galaxies, and other things that are really far away from us. During national astronomy week, people might gather together to look through telescopes and see some of these amazing things up close.

There are also often special events and presentations where experts will talk about space and answer questions from curious kids (and grown-ups, too!).

National astronomy week is a great chance to learn more about space and the universe around us. It's also a time to appreciate the incredible beauty of the night sky and all the wonders it holds!