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From Stargazers to Starships

http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Sintro.htm

Provider: David P. Stern


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“From Stargazers to Starships is an online book by David P. Stern which covers elementary astronomy, Newtonian mechanics, the Sun and related physics and spaceflight. Also included are Spanish, French, and Italian translations, 46 lesson plans, a short but complete math course (algebra + trig), teachers’ guides, glossary, timelines, about 200 questions by users and their answers, over 100 problems to solve, and more. The course is described in “Using Space to Teach Physics” in “The Physics Teacher”, February 1999, p. 102.”

“Teachers interested in applying these web resources in class, in particular ‘Stargazers,’ should consult the detailed note of guidance provided for them here.”

“This site has grown so big that you can now access its 4 main divisions separately:

  • Astronomy of the Earth’s motion in space.
  • Newtonian mechanics.
  • The Sun
  • Spaceflight and spacecraft”