Ask an Astronomer: Do the Stars Really Move?

Illustration of the earth revolving the sun. Caption: As the earth moved around the sun,

In this episode, scientist Steve Lord discusses the findings of astronomer Edmond Halley, and his discoveries related to the movement of stars. Halley used ancient Greek records to prove that stars move as they orbit within their galaxies. Part of the "Ask an Astronomer" series.

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  • Ask an Astronomer: Do the Stars Really Move?

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
    Length:
    2 minutes