How do we grasp the vastness of the universe?
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Phil Sadler of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory shows how to bring the cosmos down to size by using the processes of any scientific investigation: selecting a specific problem, collecting data, and building a model that both explains our observations and accurately predicts future findings.
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