2 papers
astro-ph.EP2010
Physical characteristics and non-keplerian orbital motion of "propeller" moons embedded in Saturn's rings
Matthew S. Tiscareno, Joseph A. Burns, Miodrag Sremčević +8
We report the discovery of several large "propeller" moons in the outer part of Saturn's A ring, objects large enough to be followed over the 5-year duration of the Cassini mission…
physics.ed-ph2008
Effect of Night Laboratories on Learning Objectives for a Non-Major Astronomy Class
Ian C. Jacobi, Heidi Jo Newberg, Darren Broder +5
We tested the effectiveness on learning of hands-on, night-time laboratories that challenged student misconceptions in a non-major introductory astronomy class at Rensselaer Polyte…