Instructional Video6:11
SciShow

Why are Astronomers So Bad at Naming Things?

12th - Higher Ed
With star names like 2MASS J05551028+0724255, it might seem like astronomers are not so great at naming things. But if you know the code, these names can actually help you find the star in the sky.
Instructional Video11:06
Crash Course

Naked Eye Observations

12th - Higher Ed
Today on Crash Course Astronomy, Phil invites you to head outside and take a look at all the incredible things you can see with your naked eye.
Instructional Video10:47
Professor Dave Explains

History of Astronomy Part 1: The Celestial Sphere and Early Observations

12th - Higher Ed
Now that we've learned about how the universe began, as well as the development of the Milky Way galaxy, the solar system, and the Earth, it's time to learn about the human beings that came to inhabit the Earth. Eventually, they began to...