Bibliograph

Space and astronomy experiments, Pamela Walker, Elaine Wood

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Space and astronomy experiments, Pamela Walker, Elaine Wood

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Space and astronomy experiments

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

290487219

Responsibility statement

Pamela Walker, Elaine Wood

Series statement

Facts on File science experiments

Summary

Presents new, tested experiments related to the intriguing fields of space science and astronomy. The experiments are designed to promote interest in science both in and out of the classroom, and to improve critical-thinking skills

Table Of Contents

Visible and infrared light -- Coronal ejections -- Speed of electromagnetic energy -- Saturn's rings -- How efficient is a solar panel? -- Kinetic energy of impact -- A simple spectroscope to identify gases -- Viewing Jupiter through a simple telescope -- Sunspot monitor -- How does light intensity vary with distance? -- Flashlight magnitude -- How long is twilight? -- Acceleration due to gravity -- The law of inertia -- Who knows ten constellations? -- The size of the universe -- Rocket science -- Measuring the altitude and speed of a model rocket -- Building a cross-staff -- The parallax effect

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