Scope on the Skies: Planets in motion

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September is a great month to watch Venus, Jupiter, and Mars in action. These planets will be visible as they move across the sky, and can be viewed with the naked eye. Take this opportunity to plot planetary motion using the internet resources contained in the article, and enjoy the spectacular view!

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 9/1/2005Stock # ss05_029_01_66Volume 029Issue 01

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