Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Learn about the history and philosophy of astronomy from Professor Impey, a University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy at the University of Arizona, with our Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy course here on YouTube. This video is part of module 11, Galaxies.

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