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There are special scientists who study stars. They are called astronomers.

One of the most famous astronomers was named Nicolaus Copernicus. He figured out how the planets orbit the sun.

Another one was named Galileo. He was the first person to use a telescope to study the stars.

A telescope is an instrument all astronomers use. It is a long tube with glass on one end, that works like a magnifying glass. It lets us see things in the sky that are very far away.

If you look at this link, you can learn all about a lot of famous astronomers:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/glossary/Astronomers.shtml

 
Picture of telescope

 

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