Astronomers discover galaxies spin like clockwork

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Topics:

Earth and Space Sciences – The Solar System; Big Bang Theory

Additional: Careers; Maths; Technology

Concepts (South Australia):

Earth and Space Sciences – Earth in Space

Years: 5, 7, 10

Word count: 460

A new discovery about how galaxies spin can be used alongside Earth and Space Sciences Curriculum for year 5 (ACSSU078 ) year 7 (ACSSU115) and year 10 (ACSSU188).

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5, 7 & 10

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