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PREREQUISITES
Before beginning this activity, students should be familiar with the
following:
- Graphing data points
- Manipulating simple equations
- The primary way astronomers learn about the universe is by observing
the light emitted by stars and galaxies.
NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
- Netscape Navigator 4.0, Internet Explorer 4.0, or other comparable web
browser.
- Either one computer with internet connection for each group of
students or a local copy of the activity web pages (web page
instructions could be printed out if it is necessary to do activity
offline).
- Optional software:
- Spreadsheet/graphing software
MATERIALS
The materials needed for the hands-on components of this activity are
listed below. Listed along with each item is the approximate cost, a
suggested source for purchasing the item (if it is unusual or hard to
find), and the part of the activity in which the item is used. For some of
the items, a picture and more details are available by clicking on the item
name.
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