The total graduate physics enrollment was 10,410 at the beginning of the 1974-75 academic year; this represents an eight-year decline from a peak of 15,500 graduate students. About 90% of these students are currently enrolled at Ph.D. granting institutions. The data presented in this report come from a survey of individual graduate students whose…

Data are given from which one can plot the planet's positions and movements. A star map is included.(EB)

Describes the construction and use of this simple apparatus designed to illustrate the phases of the moon. (BB)

Discusses the water cycle on Earth and the water cycle on Mars. Explains Mars weather conditions and why there is no liquid water on Mars now. (GA)

The operation of the Hall of Science as a museum and as an educational center is noted. Descriptions of 30 science education projects currently underway are provided. (CP)

Presents a summary of papers on lunar and space industrial and technological development that were given at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. (MR)

Presented is an exercise in the ability to navigate by the stars. It applies difficult concepts of positional astronomy concerning coordinate systems and time. Stereographic projection is utilized because it allows rapid completion of calculations and measurements and keeps the concepts clear to the students. (MA)

A description of the Astronaut Memorial Hall and Planetarium at Brevard Community College. Its space museum contains space hardware from Mercury, Gemini, Apollo. A teaching observatory includes radio-telescope laboratory, 40 seat classroom, heliostat room. The planetarium features a computerized starfield projector, wrap-around dome, and ramped…

Provides an annotated bibliography of recent journal articles, books, audio-visual materials, laboratory materials, and further resources suitable for use in secondary school astronomy courses. (CP)

Provides a syllabus and three selected activities from "Astronomy--A Teacher's Guide" by Graham Ashworth. (CP)

Traces asteroid discoveries by amateurs from the 19th century to the present. The importance and necessity of amateur work are noted, especially with reference to observing and documenting occultations (one object passes directly in front of another which is farther away). Suggestions are made for viewing asteroids as a hobby. (DH)

Contains a partially annotated, nontechnical bibliography of recent materials about supernovae, including some about the discovery of a supernova in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Includes citations of general books and articles about supernovae, articles about Supernova 1987A, and a few science fiction stories using supernovae. (TW)

Describes cosmic flukes which offer a unique window on new information about the universe. Discusses the historical background, theory, and detection of this effect. Proposes the importance of information found by the examination of these phenomena. (CW)

Provides a brief outline of the topics covered in an astronomy syllabus including some broad goals. Discusses the design and implementation of this course in a ninth grade physical science program. Describes major problems that were encountered as well as the benefits that have been realized from the use of this approach. (CW)

Describes a simple three-dimensional model of Halley's Comet orbit (which is much more informative than a two-dimensional drawing) to illustrate spatial relationships and visualize how the comet moves relative to the earth. Instructions for model assembly are given along with a template which can be photocopied and glued to cardboard. (JN)