Idea Bank: Observing Sunspots

by: Gil Abisdris

This activity introduces students to daylight astronomy and can be done right in a classroom with windows and direct exposure to the Sun. Tips for making observations of the Sun safely are included.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 3/1/2003Stock # tst03_070_03_68Volume 070Issue 03

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