Bad Astronomy

Suitable for: General Audiences, Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Available languages: English

Covered subject areas: Cosmology, Solar System, Space Science & Astronomy

Runtime: 46 minutes

Release date: 2008

Description

Were the Apollo missions a hoax? Have aliens landed on Earth? Can you tell your future by the stars? Prepare to debunk pseudoscience head-on with Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions.

Based on the popular book and website, Bad Astronomy offers a unique approach to learning about the cosmos. Join the Bad Astronomer Phil Plait as he takes a critical look at popular myths and misconceptions.

Produced by Detroit Science Center.

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