June 16, 2015January 19, 2024 aneat1 Sunspotter Use to see sunspots. Projects a 3″ image of the sun onto a white viewing screen. Very easy to set up. Instructions are included. Located in 187.
June 16, 2015January 19, 2024 aneat1 Solar Motion Can be used to illustrate the dependence of solar motion on date and latitude. Instructions included with demo Located in L01, section C2.
June 16, 2015January 19, 2024 aneat1 Solar Energy Outflow Random motion of “Bumble Ball” can be used to demonstrate principles of radiative diffusion. See article included with demo for details and activity ideas. Located in L01, section C2.
June 16, 2015January 19, 2024 aneat1 Scattering Sunset Demonstrate why the sky is blue and sunsets are red. Supplies needed tank, water, artificial creamer, flashlight (pretty simple!) Use polarizer to show that scattered beam is polarized. Located in L01, section B6.