Using smartphone camera technology to explore stellar parallax: method, results, and reactions

Michael T. Fitzgerald; David H. McKinnon; Lena Danaia; Sandra Woodward

doi:10.3847/AER2011028

Using smartphone camera technology to explore stellar parallax: method, results, and reactions

Michael T. Fitzgerald, David H. McKinnon, Lena Danaia, Sandra Woodward

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Abstract

The use of a smartphone, with both still and video capabilities, to develop the concepts surrounding stellar parallax is described. The hands-on activities generate useful discussion amongst high school students. Reactions of both students and teachers are presented.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	010108-1-010108-8
Number of pages	8
Journal	Astronomy education review
Volume	10
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3847/AER2011028
Publication status	Published - 2011

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educational technology
secondary school
teaching approaches
laboratory exercises
education

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