Sun
Solar Rotation
Students access and use real data from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory to estimate the rotation period of our Sun. Students will use digital tools, make accurate observations and measurements, apply mathematical knowledge, and evaluate their results.
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Annie Maunder
Credit: Courtesy of Dorrie Giles / RAS
Occupation: Mathematician, Astronomer
Year born: 1868
Research Areas: The Sun, Sunspots, Magnetic Storms
Dydd a Nos
Wedi’i anelu at ddisgyblion 7-11 oed, mae’r gweithgaredd hwn yn rhoi cyfle ymarferol i'r disgyblion i ddysgu am y dydd a’r nos. Gan ddefnyddio pêl o play-doh a thortsh, bydd y disgyblion yn darganfod sut mae cylchdro'r Ddaear yn achosi’r dydd a’r nos.
Earth, Sun and Moon Quiz
Solar Flares
Solar Dynamics Observatory
Credit: NASA/SDO/AIA
Sunspots
Credit: NASA/SOHO
Solar System Quiz
The Sun
Credit: JPL - NASA/SDO/AIA
Elizabeth Brown
Credit: care of Royal Astronomical Society
Occupation: Meteorologist, Solar Astronomer
Year born: 1830
Research areas: sunspots, solar eclipses
