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Galileo Galilei was born February 15, 1564. He was the first to use a telescope to look at the night sky. Learn about inventions that help us understand the universe better.

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Government Sites

Aeronautics and Space History - Exploring the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight.

America by Air - National Air and Space Museum - This site has different activities, including a virtual flight across America during different parts of the twentieth century.

Milestones of Flight - The National Air and Space Museum "Milestones of Flight" gallery exhibits some of the major "firsts" in aviation and space history.

NASA Quest - Learn about flight and the people who made it happen.

NASA's Interactive Features - Download images, podcasts, and video clips as well access interactive online features.

Timeline of Flight: The Dream of Flight - Check out this timeline and learn how the invention of the kite lead to human flight.

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Other Resources

Aviation Careers - Young Eagles - Find out about careers in the airline industry, like becoming a pilot and aircraft manufacturing.

Aviation Question? Ask the Expert! - Have questions about aviation? Our experts have the answer!

Greatest Engineering Achievments of the 20th Century - How many of the 20th century's greatest engineering achievements will you use today? A car? Computer? Telephone? Explore this list of the top 20 achievements.

Young Eagles - The EAA Young Eagles program gives interested young people, ages 8 - 17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane.

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