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HS, Astronomy Std 42: Site available evidence we have that stars form within dark interstellar clouds.

Lesson Plans: Decoding Starlight The student will use data collected from the Chandra X-ray Observatory to calculate the average pixel intensity of X-ray emissions from a supernova remnant. Timing an X-Ray Pulsar Using XTE observations of the Crab Pulsar, the student will be able to: Determine the period of the light intensity. Interpret this period as the period of rotation of the object. Identify this object as a neutron star. Investigating the Crab Nebula The student will review supernova phenomenon, predict the characteristics of the Crab Nebula, and relate observations of the Crab to the predictions. Properties of Planetary Nebula The student will examine many of the properties of planetary nebulae, including their composition, size and evolution.

Resources: The Hubble Law: The Hubble constant H is one of the most important numbers in cosmology because it may be used to estimate the size and age of the Universe. Gallery of Images The Physics Classroom Tutorials, animations, sample problems Aeronautics Related Activities, Experiments, and Lesson Plans
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