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Explore spectroscopy, data interpretation, and mathematical modeling using interactive spreadsheets. Enhance science skills and create engaging learning environments. Discover red/blue shifts, Hubble's Law, and exoplanet signals with optional math. Perfect for educators and learners! Visit the link for more information.
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Spectra, Doppler Shifts, and Exoplanets: A Novel Approach via Interactive Animated Spreadsheets Scott A. Sinex Dept. of Physical Sciences & Engineering Prince George’s Community College Presented at Astronomical Society of the Pacific Meeting in Baltimore, MD on 1-3 August 2011
Using spreadsheets… • discover concepts in spectroscopy • deal with data and its graphical interpretation • use to mathematically model and camouflage mathematics • add more science process skills • generate an interactive learning environment using an off-the-shelf piece of software
Go to… http://academic.pgcc.edu/~ssinex/excelets then click on Astro Excelets or Just Google or Bing excelets Just remember one word
Discussed in this presentation More on the page
Generating the spectral lines http://academic.pgcc.edu/~ssinex/excelets/spectra.xls
Discovering red shift, blue shift… Math can be optional http://academic.pgcc.edu/~ssinex/excelets/spectra_2.xls
Discovering Hubble’s Law Need some discussion of mathematical modeling
Signal of exoplanet See the wobble http://academic.pgcc.edu/~ssinex/excelets/spectra_3.xls
What would an alien astronomer find? How many planets would they discover? How long would they need to observe?
More info… Scott Sinex • ssinex@pgcc.edu • http://academic.pgcc.edu/~ssinex/excelets • includes materials for developing Excelets THANKS for attending today!!!