Cumberland Astronomy Research Paper

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Have you ever looked into the night sky and wondered, what beauty lies just beyond the reach of the naked eye? There is so much beauty out there to be seen, not with the naked eye but, rather with the use of a powerful telescope. Most people do not have the chance or opportunity to experience and view the stars and planets that surround us. The universe that surrounds us is one of God’s most brilliant and beautiful creations, and the history and science that is out there is just waiting to be studied. The Stars have been an important aspect to humans since before writing. It is how people could tell the months of the year, and travel across the vast seas with ancient ships and technology. We have other methods of doing these actions, however it does not neglect the fact that, just beyond our atmosphere, is a beautiful work of art. Art which we believe all should have the chance and opportunity to see, experience, and learn about.
There are millions of pictures, on the internet, and thousands of articles to read, there is so much one can learn about the universe around
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The Universe around is a gorgeous creation of God, and we feel everyone should get the chance to see some of it. Located in the Middle Tennessee area, we plan to make monthly trips to State Parks, Schools, Libraries, and other suitable viewing positions where we can reach as many people as possible, to provide them with an experience like no other. Our goal is to allow as many people from the public to view, and learn a little bit about the stars around us and the planets located in our very solar system, as well as to inspire them about the science and art of astronomy. There are many forms of art, from paintings to poems, we believe that viewing through a telescope is also a form of art, an art of viewing the beautiful universe around

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