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'Stellar' interferometry with streetlights
- Source :
- The Physics Teacher. Oct, 2001, Vol. 39 Issue 7, p428, 3 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- An experiment is described that teaches students the principles of stellar interferometry using binoculars or a small telescope to measure the sized of distant street lights. This experiment shows students the principles behind optical interferometry and how it is used with much more powerful equipment to measure stars.
Details
- ISSN :
- 0031921X
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- The Physics Teacher
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.78794949