Scope on the Skies: Far Out! Exploring the Outer Reaches of Our Solar System

by: Bob Riddle

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses the mission of the New Horizons spacecraft to the outer solar system.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 7/1/2015Stock # ss15_038_09_92Volume 038Issue 09

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Steve (St. Johns, FL)
Steve (St. Johns, FL)

Good Intro to Astronomy

This article provides a good, quick overview to the Oort Cloud and other objects in the outer regions of the solar system. Good as a refresher before teaching or for students to read.

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