44. When in space, can we see other planets and galaxies? (A K2S Question)

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Nearly every clear night, if you are in a dark area, you can see at least one planet. The same is true for many galaxies, if you have a large telescope.


Answer provided by Ed Frederick, Ph.D.


Image:K2S logosmall.jpg Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer