{"product_id":"janice-vancleaves-a-projects-in-astronomy-winning-experiments-for-science-fairs-and-extra-credit-hardback-9780471328162","title":"Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Astronomy; Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit (Hardback) 9780471328162","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eJanice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Astronomy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eWinning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJanice VanCleave (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471328162, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 16 November 2001\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e227 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 16.1 x 2 cm, 0.458 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAn all-new collection of first-rate science experiments!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Are 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This 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:\u003cbr\u003e * The size and rotation of celestial bodies \u003cbr\u003e * Eclipses and the true movements of the sun \u003cbr\u003e * The apparent magnitude of the stars \u003cbr\u003e * Orbital eccentricity \u003cbr\u003e * Meteors and artificial satellites\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You'll be amazed at how easy it is to turn your own ideas into winning science fair projects!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Also available:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Biology\u003cbr\u003e Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Chemistry\u003cbr\u003e Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART I. MEASUREMENTS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Apparent Diameter: Observed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Angular Separation: Angular Distance Between Celestial Bodies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Altitude: Vertical Coordinate.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Azimuth: Horizontal Coordinate.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART II. OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Apertures: The Gathering of Light.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Diffraction: The Spreading of Light.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART III. THE SUN.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Sunspots: Cooler Surface Regions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e True Sun: How the Sun Appears to Move.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Seasons: Four Times of the Year.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART IV. THE PLANETS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Solar System Scale: Miniature Model.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Barycenter: The Balancing Point.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Orbital Eccentricity: How Circular a Celestial Body's Path Is.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Planetary Phenomean: Planetary Movement Relative to Earth.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Orbital Period: Time of Revolution.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Spheroids: Bulging Bodies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Rotation: The Spinning of Celestial Bodies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Phases of Venus: Changes in Shape and Size.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART V. MOONS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Moon Phase: The Moon's Visible Lighted Surface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Eclipses: Shadows of the Earth and Moon.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Craters, Maria, and Highlands: The Moon's Surface Features.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Galilean Satellites: Jupiters Largest Moons.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART VI. STARS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Celestial Sphere: Sky Globe.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Zodiac Band: Background for the Ecliptic.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cirumpolar: Stars above the Horizon.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Star Clock: Star Positions Indicate Time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Star Systems: Multiple Stars.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Apparent Magnitude: Apparent Star Brightness.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Parallax: Apparent Shift of an Object.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART VII. METEORS AND ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Meteors: Streaks of Light in the Sky.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Artificial Satellites: Man-Made Orbiters.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 1: Random Error of Measurements.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 2: Relative Error: Percentage Error.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 3: Planet Facts and Figures.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 4: Tangent Table.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 5: Sources of Scientific Supplies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Picture books, activity books \u0026amp; early learning material [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Picture books, activity books \u0026amp; early learning material\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Picture%20books,%20activity%20books%20\u0026amp;%20early%20learning%20material%20%5BYB%5D%22\"\u003eYB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52286448959768,"sku":"9780471328162","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471328162.jpg?v=1781552328","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/janice-vancleaves-a-projects-in-astronomy-winning-experiments-for-science-fairs-and-extra-credit-hardback-9780471328162","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}