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Direct linkPincelli, M. M.; Otranto, S. – Physics Education, 2013
In this paper, we propose a set of activities based on the use of a celestial simulator to gain insights into the retrograde motion of Mars as seen from the Earth. These activities provide a useful link between the heliocentric concepts taught in schools and those tackled in typical introductory physics courses based on classical mechanics for…
Descriptors: Hands on Science, Computer Simulation, Learning Activities, Motion
