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Overview

of "Fast Facts: Sombrero Galaxy"

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Description:

Fast Facts: Sombrero Galaxy lists the name, description, location, size, and distance of the galaxy from Earth in the form of a table. A picture of the galaxy is included.

Format(s) available: Printer-friendly web page

Grades: Adaptable, at teacher's discretion

How to use it in the classroom

Teachers can use Fast Facts: Sombrero Galaxy as:

• A source of information. Find out about the galaxy.

• A mapping activity. Locate the galaxy's associated constellation on a star map.

• A large-number recognition activity. Have students put this and other Fast Facts tables in order from the one closest to Earth to the one farthest away.

• An inquiry tool. Have students write down 3-5 questions they would like answered as a result of reading this Fast Facts table and looking at the image.

• An engagement tool. Involve students in a discussion.

Related materials

Press release: "Heritage Project Celebrates Five Years of Harvesting the Best Images from Hubble Space Telescope"
http://hubblesite.org/news/2003/28/

See the Galaxies section on "Teaching tools" page.

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