'Chinese astronomers' presentation slideshows

Chapter 22: The Death of Stars

Chapter 22: The Death of Stars. What happens to old stars? How does death differ for small and large stars?. Stage 8: Planetary Nebula or Supernova . The outer layers are ejected as the core shrinks to its most compact state.

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Discovery of Cosmic Rays

Discovery of Cosmic Rays. What are they? Where do they come from? Who cares?. Discovery of Radioactivity. In 1896 Antoine Becquerel accidentally discovered radioactivity. Left Uranium on a photographic plate inside a closed box. Decide to develop photograph expecting to see nothing

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UNIT NINE: Matter and Motion in the Universe

UNIT NINE: Matter and Motion in the Universe. Chapter 26 The Solar System Chapter 27 Stars Chapter 28 Exploring the Universe. Chapter Twenty-Seven: Stars. 27.1 The Sun 27.2 Stars 27.3 The Life Cycle of Stars. Chapter 27.3 Learning Goals.

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UNIT NINE: Matter and Motion in the Universe

UNIT NINE: Matter and Motion in the Universe. Chapter 26 The Solar System Chapter 27 Stars Chapter 28 Exploring the Universe. Chapter Twenty-Seven: Stars. 27.1 The Sun 27.2 Stars 27.3 The Life Cycle of Stars. Chapter 27.3 Learning Goals.

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The Chinese Calendar

How many and which ones would you like ?. The Chinese Calendar. Chinese Lunar Calendar. Dates back to 2600 BC Emperor Huang Ti introduced the first cycle of the Zodiac No. Not a Ford Zodiac ! Based, obviously, on cycles of the moon

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The sun-stick (the shadow stick) 1. Used to pinpoint cardinal directions (N, S, E, W)

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