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Website
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: New Observatory Brings Stars Closer to Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
A radio story describing the development of the newest technology in telescopes based on an old idea. Images of the 80-acre interferometer are shown on the site.
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Website
Other

Lowell Observatory

For Students 9th - 10th
Lowell Observatory homepage describes the history and current work done at the Lowell Observatory. Contains basic information about the telescopes and the results of work done by staff scientists. It is a national landmark.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Pluto

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia, a publicly-maintained encyclopedia, provides an article on the dwarf planet, Pluto, including images, physical characteristics, history of its naming, the planet/dwarf planet debate, and more.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Arizona: Lowell Observatory

For Students 9th - 10th
Observatory where Pluto was discovered.