2013 stands to be one of the best years for comet viewing. First up: C/2011 L4 Pan-Starrs. This comet has already been visible in the southern hemisphere (comment if you've seen it!), and is expected to TODAY (March 8) be more easily visible to us in the Northern Hemisphere. My husband has our telescope and binoculars … Continue reading The Comet C/2011 L4 Pan-Starrs
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Misconceptions part 3: Teaching the Seasons for Retention
In my Misconceptions, part 1 post I included as an example the common misconception: Seasons are caused by the variation in the distance between the sun and Earth. When Earth is closer, we experience summer, and when it is further away, we experience winter. Why do students come to the classroom with this misconception? Firstly, … Continue reading Misconceptions part 3: Teaching the Seasons for Retention
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