Why is the Sky Blue? Montreal Science Centre
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When looking up at the sky on a beautiful sunny day, we’ve all asked ourselves: “Why is the sky blue?” It’s a fascinating question because it helps us uncover lots of interesting science about the sun and sky. There are two main things at play here: what sunlight is made from and how it interacts with the Earth’s atmosphere.
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The Planétarium du Jardin des Sciences at the Université de Strasbourg: Imagining by frenak+jullien, Cardin Julien, m+mathieu holdrinet — ARCFLY
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Why is the Sky Blue? Montreal Science Centre
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Sky - Wikipedia
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Why is the Sky Blue? Montreal Science Centre
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