Astronomy Software

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The Earth and its Place in Space - is the thirteenth part of the fifteen title series covering the material required for students aged 13-16. The Earth and its position in the solar system is the topic of this CD ROM. Constellations are presented in an appealing, colourful and perceptive way making this a highly effective and memorable learning experience.

Content:

• The evolution of views regarding the structure of the Earth
• Satellites of the Earth
• Structure of the Solar System

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Computer Based Labs for Introductory Astronomy

Many of the astronomical observations and measurements which are of interest in intro astronomy labs are not practical for a variety of reasons, including equipment restrictions, complexity, and night time viewing requirements. The 25 computer-based labs contained in Virtual Astronomy Laboratory are designed to give students a simulated view of the sky, allow them to make measurements on the computer, and analyze the data they have collected. Virtual Astronomy Laboratory brings a hands-on experimental lab component to astronomy courses, and requiring only basic math skills on the student’s part, the carefully selected collection of labs are appropriate for introductory astronomy courses at the high school and college level.

Virtual Astronomy Laboratory puts some of astronomy’s most useful instruments into the hands of students - precise telescope controls to measure angular size; a photometer to measure light intensity; and a spectrograph to measure Doppler-shifted spectral lines. Time-lapse and time-exposure photographic observing methods are also simulated.

Each lab activity provides everything required to perform a thorough investigation from start to finish - (1) Lab manual which includes background information and step-by-step instructions, (2) interactive simulations for hands-on data collection, and (3) on-screen assistance including input fields allowing students to enter and check their results. 

Astronomy Lab Topics

• Scientific & Decimal Notation Conversion
• Scale of the Universe
• Graphs, Slopes, and Rate of Change
• Latitude, Axial Tilt, and Length of Day
• Celestial Coordinates
• Angular Size
• Measuring Planet Size 
• Kepler’s Laws
• Lunar Motion
• Planetary Motion
• Measurement of Saturn's Rings
• Stellar Occultation
• Circumpolar Stars
• Stellar Parallax
• Proper Motion of Stars
• Radial Motion of Stars
• Visual Binary Stars
• Eclipsing Binary Stars
• Cepheid Variable Stars
• Temperature of Stars
• Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
• Spectroscopic Parallax
• Galactic Speeds and Hubble’s Law
• Galactic Rotation
• Distribution of Mass in a Galaxy

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Observational Astronomy - Wins Single User Shipped in 7 days Cat.# PCI-36 $310.00 ADD TO CART 10 User Licence Shipped in 7 days Cat.# PCI-36L1 $530.00 ADD TO CART 30 User Licence Shipped in 7 days Cat.# PCI-36L2 $840.00 ADD TO CART

Re-creating a Night Sky Observing Session

Students may have seen pictures of the famous Horsehead Nebula or Andromeda Galaxy, but where does one look in the sky to find these objects, and what can one expect to see when viewing these objects through the eyepiece of an amateur telescope?

Designed for introductory astronomy courses, Observational Astronomy re-creates a night sky observing session on the computer. Using specialized astrophotography, Observational Astronomy explores the night sky revealing the deep-sky objects hidden within the constellations. Nebulas, galaxies, and star clusters are first located and then observed in a setting similar to that of a night lab.

Students are initially presented with a naked-eye view of the stars with the option to superimpose constellation lines. Students then zero-in on the location of a deep-sky object and progress through various tele­scope viewing options:

i) View through the eyepiece of an amateur telescope (14" aperture).
ii) Time-exposed image with an amateur telescope.
iii) Time-exposed image with an observatory telescope or the Hubble Space Telescope.

This progression bridges the gap between what is seen through the eyepiece of an amateur telescope and the time-exposed observatory images seen in textbooks.

After students have studied the constellations, Observational Astronomy can be operated in quiz mode where students are tested and scored on their ability to properly identify constellations.

Software Features:

• Full coverage of the northern hemisphere sky, including 53 constellations and over 70 deep-sky objects.

• Based entirely on actual photos of the sky and specialized astrophotography.

• Includes special sections on the moon and planets.

• Ideally suited to provide a night lab experi­ence when such sessions are difficult to schedule, or to prepare students for an actual outdoor session.

• Operates in observing mode or quiz mode.

• Option to superimpose constellation lines. Choose from more elaborate lines that pro­vide insight as to how the constellation derived its name, or basic lines that include only the brighter stars (often used on star finders).

• Information provided on each constellation and deep-sky object.

• Option to access deep-sky objects by Messier number.

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Explore the Planets takes you on an illustrated tour of our Solar System. In addition to viewing the fascinating landscapes of the earth and other worlds, you'll study the processes that sculpt them: volcanism, impact cratering, faulting and folding, landslides, water processes, and work done by wind. You will study the planets the way planetary scientists do, by comparing, for example, why some volcanoes on Mars are so much larger that their counterparts on Earth. Discover why impact craters are so widespread. See the record of vast floods on Mars. Look closely at the swirling atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn, and the surfaces of their icy satellites. In addition to viewing stunning photographs and animations, you'll perform interactive exercises, plot graphs, learn terms in the illustrated glossary, and answer review questions. Most exciting of all, you'll put your knowledge of the planets and their processes to the test as you pilot your own spaceship through the solar system to identify it's planetary bodies in a race against the clock.

• Introduction to the Solar System
• Tour the Planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth, The Moon, Mars, Asteroids & Comets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto
• Planet Processes - Landslides, Volcanism, Flowing Water, Wind, Impact Cratering, Tectonics, Atmosphere.
• Explorer (test your knowledge)
• Planet Data, including Planetary comparisons.

The CD-ROM contains three levels, grades 3-6, 7-12 and college level.

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Earth and Universe gives students a comprehensive understanding of the planets in our solar system and shows how their movement affects daytime, tides and the seasons.

An extensive range of animations, audio commentary and photographs allow students the opportunity to learn in detail about the planets, stars and galaxies. In addition students can investigate Newtons Law of Gravitation, orbits, satellites, comets and the lifecycle and origins of stars.