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Wentzel, Donat G. – Mercury, 1991
The importance of investigating the sun's interior is discussed. One method for probing the interiors of some pulsating stars is described. The relationship between the sun's solar oscillation frequencies and the sun's solar cycles is discussed. A project to place six instruments around the world to observe the sun's oscillations (GONG) is…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Higher Education, Program Descriptions, Resource Materials
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Fraknoi, Andrew – Mercury, 1981
Describes educational activities of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific including learning packets on various astronomy concepts, Morrison lectures, newspaper columns, teacher workshops, cosponsoring astronomy oriented lectures, and providing speakers for various groups. (DS)
Descriptors: Activities, Astronomy, Educational Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education
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Field, George; Goldsmith, Donald – Mercury, 1990
The Hubble Space Telescope project is described. Discussed are the project directors, construction, launch, deployment, hazards, rationale, and hope of the project. (CW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Earth Science, Higher Education