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The Inner Solar System: Eclipses And Auroras

10 minutes 50 seconds
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Solar eclipse. Caption: Birds roost, flowers close, and, like heralds, dogs bark.

A total eclipse of the sun is the greatest spectacle in our solar system. Gives an in-depth explanation as time-lapse images capture the full impact of this event. Begins with a discussion of lunar eclipses before moving on to examine auroras. Explores the causes of auroras, and gives examples of two: the Aurora Borealis and the Aurora Australis.

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Black and white photograph of a spherical object against a black sky. Caption: Mercury is scorched and irradiated
The Inner Solar System
Season 0 / Ep 1
10 minutes 53 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
Solar eclipse. Caption: Birds roost, flowers close, and, like heralds, dogs bark.
The Inner Solar System
Season 0 / Ep 2
10 minutes 50 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
Glowing ball of the sun with heat visibly radiating off it. Caption: An inferno spewing energy, heat, and light.
The Inner Solar System
Season 0 / Ep 3
10 minutes 57 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12

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    ALICE F. (FT. MYERS, FL)
    January 27th, 2015 at 09:12 PM

    Great visuals!

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