Grades 9-12: Introduction

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Grades 9-12: Introduction Sun-Earth Connection: A New Perspective

Main Areas Of Research Aerospace Technology Earth Science Space Science Human Exploration And Development Of Space

Importance of Space Technology Better Observation Of The Sun And Earth

Sun’s Internal Structure The globes to the left and right represent variations in temperature and rotation of the Sun based on MDI data.

Surface And Atmosphere Of The Sun

Sunspots Solar Cycle Sun’s Magnetic Field Sunspots Sunspot Structure 1850 1860 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000

Solar Flares

Coronal Mass Ejections

Solar Cycles 1992 1996 Minimum 6 Maximum 6

Solar Wind The solar wind consists of plasma that is continually being released from the Sun.

Solar Sail Interstellar Exploration A proposed spacecraft would use light from the Sun to accelerate to high velocity and explore deep space.

Earth’s Magnetosphere

Coronal Mass Ejections: Crossing the Earth’s Path Earth Is Shown For Size Comparison Magnetic Cloud Earth Coronal Mass Ejection SUN

Coronal Mass Ejections: Impact On Earth

Aurora: Points of View View From Earth View From Space

Aurora: Lights in Motion

Space Weather : Effects On Orbiting Spacecraft

Space Weather : Effects On Satellite Sensors

Solar Storms: Effects on Humans in Space

Solar Storms: Effects On Societal Systems

The Sun’s Energy: Driver of Earth Weather Water Level In The Chesapeake Bay Infrared Image Of Atlanta, Georgia Sahara Dust Plume Off The African Coast Hurricane In The Atlantic Ocean

Sun-Earth Connection