21st Century Astronomy: The Solar System (Sixth Edition)
21st Century Astronomy: The Solar System (Sixth Edition)
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Author: Laura Kay; Stacy Palen; George Blumenthal
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The speed, the astronauts travelled to reach Moon in 3 days and compare the speed with the speed of a jet aircraft.

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