Instructions
to the student
Images were taken of the Sun from an observatory in Hawaii
at different seasons. Place a ruler horizontally
across each image and measure the largest distance across
the middle
of the Sun. Compare the measurements for each
season.
Click the thumbnails below to view a larger version of these images. Images of
the Sun were taken in Hawaii by Dr. Karen Mees of the University
of Hawaii.
Put your estimate in the table below.
| Season |
Size Estimate
(compare
to 100%) |
Your Measurement |
| Winter |
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| Spring |
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| Summer |
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| Fall |
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On what date is the Sun closest? ____________________
On what date is the Sun farthest? ___________________
Winter
January 1, 1997 |
Spring
April 1, 1997 |
Summer
July 1, 1997 |
Fall
October 13, 1997 |
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