University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
This masterclass will start with a short talk about stars and exoplanets (planets orbiting stars other than the Sun). Students will then be given instructions on how to simulate their own planet and understand hands-on how to detect a planet. at University of Birmingham

Exoplanets and the habitable zone (Year 10 and 11 Masterclass)

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This masterclass will start with a short talk about stars and exoplanets (planets orbiting stars other than the Sun). Students will then be given instructions on how to simulate their own planet and understand hands-on how to detect a planet.
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Bookings by Teachers for Key Stage 4 (Students aged 14-16)

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This masterclass will start with a short talk about stars and exoplanets (planets orbiting stars other than the Sun). Students will then be given instructions on how to simulate their own planet and understand hands-on how to detect a planet. The planet will be made in playdough and made to pass in front of a "star" made of paper, as seen by a webcam. The webcam will draw a graph showing the type of signals we use to detect exoplanets.

School bookings only. Schools will be limited to 5 places for this class.
Suitable for
Bookings by Teachers for Key Stage 4 (Students aged 14-16)
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