Space and astronomy experiments
By: Pamela Walker, Elaine Wood
Contributors: Wood, Elaine, 1950-
Series: Facts on File science experiments
Publisher: Facts on File
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 152
ISBN-13: 9780816078097
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Visible and infrared light; title: Coronal ejections; title: Speed of electromagnetic energy; title: Saturn's rings; title: How efficient is a solar panel?; title: Kinetic energy of impact; title: A simple spectroscope to identify gases; title: Viewing Jupiter through a simple telescope; title: Sunspot monitor; title: How does light intensity vary with distance?; title: Flashlight magnitude; title: How long is twilight?; title: Acceleration due to gravity; title: The law of inertia; title: Who knows ten constellations?; title: The size of the universe; title: Rocket science; title: Measuring the altitude and speed of a model rocket; title: Building a cross-staff; title: The parallax effect.