Lesson Plans Astronomy Lessons (NASA Science) Provides lessons on Mars, the sun, meteors, asteroids, comets, and more. 8-00 Sunspots (University of California - SEGway) Provides a lesson to study sunspots. 3-01 Materials Sun (NASA) Provides a picture of the sun. 12-99 Sun - A Printable Picture (EnchantedLearning.com) Provides printable color picture of the Sun. Shows the structure of the sun. 1-05 Sun - A Picture (Wikibooks.org) Provides a dramatic picture of the sun, with considerable detail. 1-05 The Sun (NASA) Provides a picture of the sun using ultraviolet light. Explains the movement of solar wind. 1-05 The Sun - Dramatic Pictures (NASA) Provides pictures of sun using different methods of photography. 1-05 Papers Birth, Life, and Death of Our Sun (Hufnagel) Provides a biography of the sun. 8-01 Longest Solar Eclipse of the Century (MSNBC News) "Hordes of scientists, students and nature enthusiasts prepared Tuesday for the longest total solar eclipse of this century, while millions planned to shutter themselves indoors, giving in to superstitious myths about the phenomenon." "Wednesday's eclipse will first be sighted at dawn in India's Gulf of Khambhat, just north of the metropolis of Mumbai, before being seen in a broad swath moving north and east to Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan and China." 07-09 Observing the Sun Through Projection (Percy) Warning - "Never look directly at the Sun, especially when using binoculars or a telescope. Direct sunlight can cause permanent eye damage in seconds, without the victim being aware of it until it is too late." Percy shows how to develop a way of observing the sun without actually looking directly at it by using projection. The article is at the bottom of the Web page. 1-05 Observing the Sun and Solar Eclipses (Solar Center) Provides methods to safely "observe" the sun. Never look directly at the sun or view the sun through binoculars. Never look at the sun through a telescope without specially designed filters. Viewing the sun directly or through lenses can cause permanent damage to your eyes, even blindness. 3-02 Questions About the Sun (ASK and Astronomer for Kids) Provides questions and answers for kids and adults. 01-06 Scientists Hear the Sun Scream (MSNBC News) "Speedy solar storms carrying a billion tons of charged gas through space let out a thunderous scream before they unleash satellite-stopping radiation storms that slam into Earth's magnetic field." 05-07 Solar Eclipse Paths for 1995-2000 Solar Flare - Largest Recorded (CNN - Space) Describes the largest flare from the sun that has ever been recorded. 4-01 Solar Storm Hits Earth (USAToday) Describes the effects of a solar storm. 10-03 Sun (Hamilton) Includes pictures, articles, and links. Sun Explained (Wikibooks.org) Provides a description of the sun, including a diagram of its layers and core. "The center of the Sun is very dense. It's about 12 times as dense as lead." 1-05 The Sun (KidsAstronomy.com) Provides information and a picture of the sun. 11-00.

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