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You Don't Need a Rocket Ship: Exploring Space Through Rare Books

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Apr 1, 2026
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People have always wondered what's going on up there in the night sky. In this episode tailored to both kid and adult audiences, we explore how Galileo first revealed the moon's craters and mountains — and how artists today transform those discoveries into imaginative new books. Travel across 400 years of science, storytelling, and creativity without ever leaving the Library of Congress. Because sometimes, the biggest adventures begin with turning a page. For transcript and more information, visit https://www.loc.gov/item/video-11773/

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