4-23-16 Kentucky Stargeezer

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Channel: Kentucky Afield · 2016 · Education

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From sunrise to sunset, we love the scenery of the Kentucky countryside.  But we should never overlook the overnight.  Many of the constellations overhead are named for wildlife.  The stars and moon offer navigational aid to birds and turtles.  Plus, darkness has a important role in our biological clocks.  Maybe you've heard about the total solar eclipse headed for western Kentucky.  We go inside outdoors this week with astronomer Mark Steven Williams to shed a little light on the Kentucky night sky.

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