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Astronomy

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Foundations & Observing the Sky · Sky Motions & Coordinate Ideas
7%
The Earth–Moon–Sun System · The Moon
7%
Tools, Data & Scientific Reasoning · Data, Models & Uncertainty
7%
The Milky Way & Galaxies · Galaxies & Dark Matter
6%
Cosmology & the Universe · Dark Energy & Large-Scale Structure
6%
Cosmology & the Universe · The Expanding Universe
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The Milky Way & Galaxies · Galaxies & Dark Matter

4 core skills6% total weight
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Evidence for Dark MatterRecommended
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Galaxy ClassificationAvailable
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Active Galaxies & QuasarsAvailable
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Galaxy Collisions & MergersAvailable
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The Milky Way & Galaxies · The Milky Way

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Stellar PopulationsAvailable
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Milky Way StructureAvailable
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Star Formation in the GalaxyAvailable
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Galactic Center Black HoleAvailable
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Inferring Galactic StructureAvailable
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Cosmology & the Universe · Dark Energy & Large-Scale Structure

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Cosmic InflationAvailable
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Evidence for Dark EnergyAvailable
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Large-Scale StructureAvailable
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Dark Matter vs. Dark EnergyAvailable
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Fates of the UniverseAvailable
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Cosmology & the Universe · The Expanding Universe

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Big Bang EvidenceAvailable
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Hubble's LawAvailable
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Cosmic Microwave BackgroundAvailable
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Lookback TimeAvailable
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Age of the UniverseAvailable
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The Solar System · Giant Planets, Moons & Small Bodies

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Giant Planets ComparisonAvailable
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Small Solar System BodiesAvailable
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Geologically Active MoonsAvailable
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The Solar System · Terrestrial Planets & Geology

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Planetary Surface ProcessesAvailable
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Venus's Runaway GreenhouseAvailable
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Terrestrial Planets ComparisonAvailable
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Mars & Past WaterAvailable
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The Solar System · Formation & Overview

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Impact Cratering & AgeAvailable
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Planetesimals & Planetary FormationAvailable
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Nebular TheoryAvailable
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Inner vs. Outer Solar SystemAvailable
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Terrestrial vs. Giant PlanetsAvailable
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Stars & Stellar Evolution · Stellar Evolution End States

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SupernovaeAvailable
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Stellar Evolution PathwaysAvailable
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White DwarfsAvailable
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Neutron Stars & Black HolesAvailable
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Stars & Stellar Evolution · Measuring Stars & the H-R Diagram

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Luminosity vs. BrightnessAvailable
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H-R DiagramAvailable
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Star Color & TemperatureAvailable
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H-R Diagram & EvolutionAvailable
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Stellar ParallaxAvailable
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Stars & Stellar Evolution · Stellar Structure & Energy

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Stellar Mass & LifetimeAvailable
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Hydrostatic EquilibriumAvailable
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Nuclear Fusion in StarsAvailable
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Energy Transport in StarsAvailable
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Foundations & Observing the Sky · Timekeeping & Historical Astronomy

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Historical Models of the Solar SystemAvailable
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Historical Astronomy DiscoveriesAvailable
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Telescopes & SpectroscopyAvailable
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Foundations & Observing the Sky · Sky Motions & Coordinate Ideas

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Observing ConsiderationsAvailable
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Celestial Sphere & CoordinatesAvailable
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Latitude & Sky ObservationsAvailable
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SeasonsAvailable
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Daily & Annual Sky MotionsAvailable
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Gravity, Motion & Light · Light, Spectra & Telescopes

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Doppler Effect for LightAvailable
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Electromagnetic SpectrumAvailable
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Telescope TypesAvailable
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Spectral Types & CompositionAvailable
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Blackbody RadiationAvailable
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Gravity, Motion & Light · Gravity & Orbital Motion

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Orbital EccentricityAvailable
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Newton's Law of GravitationAvailable
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Why Objects OrbitAvailable
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Tidal ForcesAvailable
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Kepler's LawsAvailable
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The Earth–Moon–Sun System · The Moon

5 core skills7% total weight
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Moon PhasesAvailable
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EclipsesAvailable
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Lunar Synchronous RotationAvailable
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Lunar Surface FeaturesAvailable
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Lunar Origin HypothesesAvailable
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The Earth–Moon–Sun System · The Earth–Sun System

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TidesAvailable
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PrecessionAvailable
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Earth's Energy BalanceAvailable
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Earth's Axial Tilt & SeasonsAvailable
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Tools, Data & Scientific Reasoning · Data, Models & Uncertainty

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Scientific Models in AstronomyAvailable
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Evaluating Astronomical ClaimsAvailable
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Measurement UncertaintyAvailable
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Tools, Data & Scientific Reasoning · Distance Scale & Methods

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Standard Candles & RulersAvailable
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Cosmic Distance LadderAvailable
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Extraterrestrial Life & Modern Topics · Life, SETI & Modern Frontiers

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Modern Astronomy FrontiersAvailable
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Drake EquationAvailable
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BiosignaturesAvailable
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Extraterrestrial Life & Modern Topics · Exoplanets & Habitability

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Factors Affecting HabitabilityAvailable
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Habitable ZoneAvailable
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Exoplanet Detection MethodsAvailable
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