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Aurora Viewing from the Ground |
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By: Dr. Sten Odenwald (Astronomer) Ms. Susan Higley (Cherry Hill Middle School) |
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Grades 6-9 |
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Although the best viewing for the Aurora Borealis is near a latitude of +68o , because these curtains of light extend over 1,000 kilometers above the ground, they can be seen at other latitudes as well. In this activity: Students will read to perform a task. Students will construct a drawing to determine the optimum viewing angle of an aurora. |
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