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Physics Story

Sungazing at New Paltz

04/23/2008

Students in Prof. Donnelly's "Exploring the Solar System" course take some time to look at features of the Sun using special protective glasses. The overwhelming consensus is that the Sun is pretty high up in the sky, although not everyone seems to agree...

Seeing hot while looking cool

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