Describes a one semester course in introductory stellar astrophysics at the advanced undergraduate level. The course aims to integrate all previously learned physics by applying it to the study of stars. After a brief introductory section on basic astronomical measurements, the main topics covered are stellar atmospheres, stellar structure, and…

This newsletter, produced by the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, contains an article on the Apollo 11 spaceflight, an article on hypersonic and supersonic flight which compares the Concorde, the X-15, and the Shuttle Orbiter, an article presenting photographs of the construction of the Shuttle Orbiter, and an article…

THIS IS THE NINTH EDITION OF A DIRECTORY OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WHICH OFFER COURSES IN PHYSICS, AND/OR ASTRONOMY, PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS AND THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS. THE INFORMATION FOR PART I WAS COLLECTED UNDER THE PHYSICS SECTION OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL,…

This document provides detailed information on the atmosphere and weather of Venus. This pamphlet describes the technological hardware including the probes that enter the Venusian atmosphere, the orbiter and the launch vehicle. Information is provided in lay terms on the mission profile, including details of events from launch to mission end. The…

The purpose of this paper was to examine the literature in an effort to describe the present status of planetarium research and to suggest questions for future research. In an effort to present information related to the historical development, various models of the universe are discussed and information relating to planetarium operators and the…

Evaluated was the effectiveness of the materials of one book, "Charting the Universe," of the six books that comprise the University of Illinois Elementary Science Project. Five hypotheses were tested, including one related to students' general understanding of science, and another related to students' views of astronomy, arithmetic,…

This publication was designed to provide comparative information on programs for those students considering graduate work in physics and related fields. Entries include program data from institutions of higher learning in the United States and Puerto Rico, for a total of 210 doctoral programs and 336 master's degree programs in physics and…

The possible applications, advantages and features of an advanced space station to be developed are considered in a non-technical manner in this booklet. Some of the areas of application considered include the following: the detection of large scale dynamic earth processes such as changes in snow pack, crops, and air pollution levels; the…

Performance objectives are stated for both of the secondary school units included in this package of instructional guides prepared for the Dade County Florida Quinmester Program. Both units are concerned with astronomy and space: "Our Solar System" and "From Atmosphere to Space." The former deals mainly with astronomy while the…

These instructional objectives, written by Ronald Gibson have been selected from materials used at Golden West College (California). These objectives are offered simply as samples that may be used where they correspond to the skills, abilities, and attitudes instructors want their students to acquire. These objectives may also serve as models for…

Combines coordinate systems, planetary positions, use of the celestial globe, and synodic period in a graphing exercise. Information is given to duplicate an occurrence of 1940 in which five naked eye planets were simultaneously visible. (CP)

Discusses various theories about life on Mars and biochemical experiments pertaining to the origin of life. (MLH)

A discussion of the "Martian Canal" controversy and how it can be used to help students understand the workings of science is presented. (MDR)

This article discusses the origins and relative abundance of the elements, the factors that determined the chemical composition of the earth, and nucleosynthesis in the stars. (Author/BB)