Astronomy and Asteroid Observation
After studying the basics of astronomy, students observe asteroids, process observational data and use models to interpret what they find.
Project focusObservation & data
Project progressStudents progressed from introductory astronomy to a week-long observatory experience.
Project activities
After introductory astronomy study, students took part in a week-long asteroid observation experience at Purple Mountain Observatory. They followed the research process from observing changes in brightness to processing data and exploring models of asteroid properties, connecting classroom concepts with observational evidence.
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