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The Stars of Freedom

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Gloria D. Rall

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Introduction: In pre-Civil War America, escaping slaves learned elementary astronomy, journeyed toward the Big Dipper, and made their way to freedom. (Reproduced from: Sky & Telescope, Gloria D. Rall, published by American Astronomical Sociey, Feb. 1995.)

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Jun 15th, 2:00 AM

The Stars of Freedom

Introduction: In pre-Civil War America, escaping slaves learned elementary astronomy, journeyed toward the Big Dipper, and made their way to freedom. (Reproduced from: Sky & Telescope, Gloria D. Rall, published by American Astronomical Sociey, Feb. 1995.)

 

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