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Ptah

(33,018 posts)
Tue May 3, 2016, 09:54 PM May 2016

There are some who say that astronomy has no practical value for ordinary people.

Kitt Peak National Observatory

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There are some who say that astronomy has no practical value for ordinary people.

We respectfully disagree, and offer this helpful chart as just one example of the
many, many ways that astronomy can have a positive impact on your life. In this
instance, helping to understand your risk of being attacked by a bear.





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There are some who say that astronomy has no practical value for ordinary people. (Original Post) Ptah May 2016 OP
That's why they call it 'The Goldilocks Zone' Octafish May 2016 #1
Since Hubble was launched, I have not been attacked by a bear! progressoid May 2016 #2

Octafish

(55,745 posts)
1. That's why they call it 'The Goldilocks Zone'
Tue May 3, 2016, 10:07 PM
May 2016

Not too hot. Not too cold. Just right until the Bears come home.



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