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- The problem with parallax
- Students will increase their understanding of astronomical measurements by using parallax to measure distances on their school campus. They will also gain an appreciation of the difficulties with such measurements by statistically analyzing the class' results.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
- By Mark Clinkscales and Carrie Palmer.
- Transit of Venus
- On June 8, 2004, a transit of Venus will occur, the first in 122 years. This article explains what a transit is, why it matters, and when and how you can safely view it.
- Format: article
- By David Walbert.
- Astronomy
- Spark students' interest in outer space with this collection of great astronomy websites found in LEARN NC's Best of the Web.
- Format: bibliography/help
