Solar Science
October 19, 2013
Lori Lambertson and Paul Doherty
Exploratorium Teacher Institute
This page can be found at: http://www.exo.net/~pauld/
Build an Astrolabe
Inclinometer/astrolabe from the Math Explorer
Use the astrolabe to measure sun’s angle
Solar viewing telescope, or Pin Mirror.
Angular velocity of the sun (Square Wheels)
Sun Angle Changes: Solar Motion Demonstrator
Angular size and inverse square law with LED flashlights.
Using a multimeter to measure voltage and current of solar cells
Sun Angle Matters
Solar panels at the Exploratorium
Exploring the power of solar cells
Solar Power into solar cells
Solar panel series vs. parallel Run a motor.(see page 6)
Build your own solar cell (Jill Johnsen)
Resources
Exploratorium Teacher Institute website
Solar Schoolhouse see page 10.
Solar Power at the surface of the earth
These Solar Cells are available from Project RAFT Solar Cells $5.00each ($5.99 by mail order)
These Multimeters are available from project RAFT or Harbor Freight for $4.00 each.
