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Space Math III — Problem 34, The Hinode Satellite Views the Sun

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presents a new explanation of how solar X-ray jets occur. These jets, explosions that erupt from the sun's surface expelling hot gas, could help explain the superheating of the sun’s corona.

Audience

Educators

Grade Levels

Grades 9-12

Subject

Mathematics, Space Science, Problem Solving, Solar System and Planets, Sun

Type

Lesson Plans / Activities

Students use a full-sun image from the Hinode satellite to sketch the locations of magnetic fields on the sun’s surface using information in the introductory article as a guide. A one-page teacher guide accompanies the one-page assignment.
Problem 34, The Hinode Satellite Views the Sun [217KB PDF file]
This mathematics problem is part of Space Math III.