Some Daytime Activities in Solar Astronomy

• Michael J. Burin ^[1]
  1. [1] California State University
• Localización: The Physics Teacher, ISSN 0031-921X, Vol. 54, Nº. 1, 2016, págs. 36-39
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This century's transits of Venus (2004, 2012) captured significant public attention, reminding us that the wonders of astronomy need not be confined to the night. And while nighttime telescope viewing gatherings (a.k.a. “star parties”) are perennially popular, astronomy classes are typically held in the daytime. The logistics of coordinating students outside of class can often be problematic, leading to dark-sky activities that are relegated to extra credit for only those who can attend.