Demonstrations Illustrating the Difficulties Astronomers Face When Observing Astronomical Objects

Stanger, Jeff

doi:doi:10.3847/AER2008033

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Astronomy Education Review / Volume 7 / Issue 2 / DEMONSTRATIONS

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2008, AER, 7 (2), 132, doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008033

Demonstrations Illustrating the Difficulties Astronomers Face When Observing Astronomical Objects

Published 8 September 2008

Jeff Stanger

Sydney Girls High School and Sydney Observatory, Australia

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This article describes a series of demonstrations used to illustrate the difficulties that astronomers face when they observe astronomical objects from Earth. The concepts covered include atmospheric distortion, atmospheric absorption, and the effect of the inverse square law on the intensity of light. These demonstrations were presented using predict-observe-explain tasks that promote active engagement and highlight misconceptions.

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Cooperative group activities, Demonstrations, Hands-on activities, Solar system

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01.40.-d

Education
01.50.My

Demonstration experiments and apparatus
01.50.Pa

Laboratory experiments and apparatus
96.00.00

Solar system; planetology

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1539-1515 (online)

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Jeff Stanger. Copyright assigned to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc.

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Received 13 July 2008
Published online 08 September 2008

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http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008033

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Board of Studies NSW. 2003, Science Years 7–10 Syllabus. (Sydney: BOS), http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_sc/#science.
Zeilik, M., Schau, C., & Mattern, N. 1998, “Misconceptions and Their Change in University Level Astronomy Courses,” Phys. Teach., 36, 104PHTEAH000036000002000104000001.