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A smartphone-based introductory astronomy experiment: Seasons investigation.

Authors :
Durelle, Jeremy
Jones, Jennifer
Merriman, Steven
Balan, Aurelian
Source :
Physics Teacher. Feb2017, Vol. 55 Issue 2, p122-123. 2p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article describes an smartphone-based introductory astronomy experiment aimed to investigate seasonal variations and the nature of light. Among the important and relevant physical relationships that students will discover from the experiment includes, distance from light source and light brightness,, latitude and flux, and Earth's orientation and location of maximum flux. A list of materials is provided, along with specific procedures, and discussion topics.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0031921X
Volume :
55
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Physics Teacher
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
120955347
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4974132