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Bell, Trudy E. – Science PROBE!, 1991
Suggestions and tips for novice and experienced eclipse watchers are provided. Discussed are the mysterious shadow bands that occur just minutes before an eclipse. Directions for building a deluxe pinhole projector for observing the eclipse, a reading list, and a glossary of related terms are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Lunar Research, Resource Materials
Helms, Harry L. – Science PROBE!, 1991
Described is how an ordinary FM radio or television receiver can indicate when a meteor streaks overhead by receiving distant broadcast signals. Temperature inversions and the presence of ionized clouds can also be detected using receivers. Information on the troposphere and ionosphere and directions for the activity are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Electronic Equipment, Meteorology
Wolf, David A. – Science PROBE!, 1991
Information on how a shortwave radio can be used to make empirical observations about solar activity and the Earth's geomagnetic field is provided. How to interpret transmissions of shortwave propagation information, weather conditions, and highly accurate time signals from shortwave stations is discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Geology, Magnets
