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Interactive Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Stellar Spectra Activity

Interactive Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Stellar Spectra Activity

This is a simple activity to help students understand stellar spectra and luminosity. Students drag a 'generic' star around a Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram and the star changes its size and color based on its location within the diagram. Students then plot each star at a particular location based on data from a table of real luminosity and temperature values.... Show More
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
September 16, 2005
Date Modified in MERLOT:
February 18, 2018
Author:
 
Hispanic Serving Institution
Submitter:
Jeff Sale
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Middle School, High School, College General Ed
Technical Format:
Shockwave
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
No
Source Code Available:
No
Creative Commons:
No

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