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Modeling solar illuminance during solar eclipses using solar image data
Muhamad, Johan
During a solar eclipse, the solar illuminance varies with time depending on the phase of the eclipse. Measuring the solar illuminance during a solar eclipse has been one of the most common projects conducted by students as well as amateur astronomers owing to the simplicity of its measurement. Despite extensive measurements conducted during previo…
Cosmic sculpture: a new way to visualise the cosmic microwave background
Clements, D. L.; Sato, S.; Portela Fonseca, A.
3D printing presents an attractive alternative to visual representation of physical datasets such as astronomical images that can be used for research, outreach or teaching purposes, and is especially relevant to people with a visual disability. We here report the use of 3D printing technology to produce a representation of the all-sky cosmic micr…