AST 105 Introduction to Astronomy
Villa Maria College Library
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International Astronomical Union
Founded in 1980 by Carl Sagan, Bruce Murray and Louis Friedman, this organization is dedicated to empowering Earthlings to advance space science and exploration.
Science Daily: Space & Time News
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