Exploring the formation of galaxies and the peculiar shapes of celestial bodies such as rotating black holes, alongside a discussion on celestial directions like the meridian and the sun's movement. Ad for Choice Hotels starts off the chapter.
What is the Sun’s ecliptic? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down the things you thought you knew about spheres in the universe, navigating the sky, and taking spacecraft out of orbit.
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