| Caught in the Shadow |
Model the difference between solar and lunar eclipses. |
| Celestial cross-sections |
How are stars and planets constructed differently? |
| Escape Plan |
Launch a rocket at different pressures to find out what escape velocity is |
| Giant Gyro |
How do spacecraft turn in space anyway? |
| Gravity Pull |
Model the gravity on Earth vs. Mars. Which planet's gravity is greater? |
| Gyrating Gyros |
Why does the Earth wobble on it's axis in a 25,800 year cycle? |
| Planetary orbits |
Measure the difference in orbits between the planets in the Solar System |
| Predict the Tide |
Interpret a real tidal chart. How are tidal patterns formed anyway? |
| Rocket launcher |
Launch a rocket using a chemical propellent |
| Scanning for Signals |
Picking up faint signals from distant star systems. |
| Solar Spacecraft |
What is the power source of some space probes? |
| Spiralling satellites |
Satellite attentuation; what comes up must come down |
| Star viewers |
What are the different type of galaxies? |
| Talking with friends |
Lasers may replace radio in future communication |
| Telescopic vision |
Use a telescopic lens to read distant information |
| The Big Bang |
The Universe is expanding, what does it look like? |
| Thermal Tiles |
How do spacecraft survive atmospheric re-entry? |
| Troublesome tools |
How is working in space affect tool design and use? |
| Turn the tide |
A simple model showing the effects of gravity on water bodies |
