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Suggested Keywords

  • space exploration
  • astrophysics
  • universe
  • galaxies
  • cosmology
  • solar system 
  • constellation
  • planets
  • meteor
  • asteroids
  • quasar
  • orbit
  • telescope

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The Department of Physical Sciences, Engineering, & Technology

Astronomy is part of the Physical Sciences, Engineering, & Technology Department, with offices in Washington 110 and 210.

Department Phone: (845) 431-8550

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