Janice VanCleaves A+ Projects in Astronomy: Winning ...

An all-new collection of first-rate science experiments!brbrAre you having a hard time coming up with a good idea for the science fair? Do you want to earn extra credit in your science class? Or do you just want to learn more about how the universe really works? Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Astronomy can help you, and the best part is it won't involve any complicated or expensive equipment.brbrThis step-by-step guide explores 30 different topics and offers dozens of experiment ideas. The book also includes charts, diagrams, and illustrations. Here are just a few of the subjects you'll be investigating:br* The size and rotation of celestial bodies br* Eclipses and the true movements of the sun br* The apparent magnitude of the stars br* Orbital eccentricity br* Meteors and artificial satellitesbrbrbrYou'll be amazed at how easy it is to turn your own ideas into winning science fair projects!brbrAlso available:brbrJanice VanCleave's A+ Projects in BiologybrJanice VanCleave's A+ Projects in ChemistrybrJanice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth ScienceIntroduction.brbrPart I: Measurements.brbr1. Apparent Diameter: Observed Diameter of Celestial Bodies.brbr2. Angular Separation: Angular Distance between Celestial Bodies.brbr3. Altitude: Vertical Coordinate.brbr4. Azimuth: Horizontal Coordinate.brbrPart II: Optical Instruments.brbr5. Apertures: The Gathering of Light.brbr6. Diffraction: The Spreading of Light.brbrPart III: The Sun.brbr7. Sunspots: Cooler Surface Regions.brbr8. True Sun: How the Sun Appears to Move.brbr9. Seasons: Four Times of the Year.brbrPart IV: The Planets.brbr10. Solar System Scale: Miniature Model.brbr11. Barycenter: The Balancing Point.brbr12. Orbital Eccentricity: How Circular a Celestial Body's Path Is.brbr13. Planetary Phenomena: Planetary Movement Relative to Earth.brbr14. Orbital Period: Time of Revolution.brbr15. Spheroids: Bulgin