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Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) - Grey Gargoyles (Shire)
Centers around Hyde Park and south side Chicago and features news, events and features for members and guests of the University of Chicago chapter that is open to the general public.
http://grey-gargoyles.uchicago.edu/
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A Naturalist's Tour of Southern Lake Michigan
Naturalist Joel Greenberg shares his eight favorite natural areas in the Chicagoland region.
http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/306488.html
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A Fair Not Flat Tax
The income tax system is broken but a flat tax is not the answer, says Prof. Edward J. McCaffery as he explains the Fair Not Flat tax plan.
http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/555607in.html
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University of Chicago Libertarian Society
A group exploring libertarian/classical liberal ideas through discussion and debate and promoting the principles of libertarianism among members of the University of Chicago community. Constitution, events, news and reading.
http://libertarians.uchicago.edu/
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Stephen A. Douglas and the American Union
Biographical data from "An Exhibition in the Department of Special Collections" The University of Chicago Library, February 12, 1994 - June 20, 1994.
http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/spcl/excat/douglasint.html
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Yerkes Observatory
Branch of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics of the University of Chicago. Provides laboratory space and access to telescopes for research and instruction. History, virtual tour, and information on visiting.
http://astro.uchicago.edu/yerkes/
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The Center for Astrophysical Research in Antarctica
CARA investigates the origin of structure in the Universe by using the Polar Plateau for astrophysics. Includes information about the organization, projects, travelogs, and virtual tours.
http://astro.uchicago.edu/cara/
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Ryerson Astronomical Society
Upcoming events, images, galleries, and sources located in Chicago.
http://astro.uchicago.edu/home/web/RAS/
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Introduction to the Cosmic Microwave Background
Basic explanations of key concepts related to the cosmic background radiation, including the big bang models of an expanding universe and the ripples in the density of the early universe that led to the galaxies and stars that can be seen today. By Wayne
http://background.uchicago.edu/~whu/beginners/introduction.html
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Yerkes Observatory
Facility and equipment information, tour, history, public outreach, and gallery.
http://astro.uchicago.edu/yerkes/
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