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- 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
News
- -05-30-07 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
Papers
- Birth, Life, and Death of Our Sun (Hufnagel)
Provides a biography of the sun. 8-01
- 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
- 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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