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Measuring the Distance to the Sun

Measuring the Distance to the Sun

Investigate the shape of the Earth's orbit based on the apparent changing size of the Sun. Is the orbit elliptical? Is it circular? Compare the difference in the Sun's diameter as measured from two points in the Earth's orbit and see what you discover!
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Material Type:
Drill and Practice
Date Added to MERLOT:
April 7, 2006
Date Modified in MERLOT:
June 12, 2018
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Submitter:
Jaime Arvizu
Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Middle School, High School
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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