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ERIC Number: EJ456446
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555
The Three-Dimensional Universe.
Banks, Dale A.; Powell, Harry D.
Science Teacher, v59 n7 p14-17 Oct 1992
Provides instructions for helping students construct a three-dimensional model of a constellation. Aluminum foil spheres with various diameters are used to represent stars with various apparent magnitudes. The positions of the stars in the model are determined from constellation maps and by converting actual star distances into millimeters. (PR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Locational Skills (Social Studies), Maps, Models, Science Activities, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Space Sciences
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Constellations