Observation Lab, Wednesday Evening (starting at dusk)

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The skies had been partly cloudly all day, but as night fell, the clouds dissipated, at least for a little while. Ellie headed up to the attic and opened up the classroom for her students and any others who might want to observe the night skies.

[ooc: open to Astronomy 101 students, of course, but any other students who want to take a look through Fandom High's brand spankin' new telescope are welcome!]

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Look at the Moon

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The moon is 99% full! (http://www.calculatorcat.com/moon_phases/phasenow.php)

Look at the Andromeda Galaxy

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M31, the Andromeda Galaxy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andromeda_galaxy), is a barred spiral galaxy approximately two and a half million light years from Earth.

Talk to Ellie

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Any requests?