Universe Time Machine
Clip: Season 43 | 2m 44sVideo has Closed Captions
When you look up at the stars you are looking back in time. Trace explains...
Did you know that when you a star you are not seeing as it is now, but as it was when it’s light was generated. Essentially, you are looking back in time. Trace explains more in this episode of Star Gazers!
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Universe Time Machine
Clip: Season 43 | 2m 44sVideo has Closed Captions
Did you know that when you a star you are not seeing as it is now, but as it was when it’s light was generated. Essentially, you are looking back in time. Trace explains more in this episode of Star Gazers!
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Star Gazers is presented by your local public television station.
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