Paper 2 Modules
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Gain an understanding of the Moon, its internal structure and features on the far side. Study how the constant drive to improve the accuracy, detail and range of observations has provided a context for the exploration of the Moon
Gain an understanding of the structure of the Sun, its energy production process and the solar wind. Use sunspot data to determine information about the Sun’s rotation period and the solar cycle.
Investigate the main bodies in the Solar System and their characteristics. Gain understanding that the constant drive to improve the accuracy, detail and range of observations has provided a context for the invention of the telescope, the development of the space telescope and probes to the outer reaches of our Solar System and has provided a context for the manned exploration of the Moon.
Gain an understanding of how the interaction of gravitational and tidal forces led to the formation of our Solar System. Use this information to study exoplanets and also the possibility of life existing elsewhere,
Gain an understanding of how stars are observed and how we can obtain information about them from just observing the light they emit. Study the evolution of stars and different types of stars. Find out why we observe stars in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum and where telescopes are located to enable better observations to be made.
Gain an understanding of how and why stars evolve. Study how stars form and how they end their life, depending on their size.
15. Our Place in the Galaxy
Gain an understanding of the Milky Way, our place in it and how it fits into the Universe. Study different types of galaxies and the main theories for their evolution.
16. Cosmology
Gain an understanding of redshift and Hubble’s law for distant galaxies. Study the evidence and explanation for the expanding Universe. Explore dark matter and dark energy and the possible fate of the Universe.
