Astronomy > Planetary astronomy > Planetary Properties - 4: Planetary Characteristics

CodeDemo NameDescription
8A70.25 Why is the Sky Blue
8A70.40 Greenhouse Effect Part 1
Green House Effect Demo
Green House Effect Demo
Greenhouse Effect Part 1A temperature probe receiving direct light is used to record the effects of a greenhouse. A clear dome is placed over one of the probes to simulate the Earth's atmosphere, while the other remains uncovered.
8A70.40 Greenhouse Effect Part 2Observe the difference in temperature graphs between the two probes while the light remains on.
8A70.40 Greenhouse Effect Part 3
Green House Effect Demo
Green House Effect Demo
Greenhouse Effect Part 3The dome retains higher temperatures far after removing the light, showing the effectiveness of the greenhouse effect.
8A70.65 Aurora and Van Allen Belts
8A70.81 Cooling of a Hot Planet
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