109 Module Introduction (40/35) -- Introduction to Astronomy

109 Module Introduction “Here Comes the Sun Here comes the sun Here comes the sun, and I say, It’s all right Little darling It’s been a long, cold lonely winter Little darling It feels like years since it’s been here” … Sun, sun, sun, here it comesGeorge Harrison The Beatles Abbey Road, 1969 This module overviews our star, the Sun, how light and energy are produced, the various solar regions and features, and how we observe the Sun. Objectives Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to: - Describe the production of energy and light through the proton-proton cycle - Be able to identify the Sun’s regions - Be able to identify the Sun’s solar features - Overview how we study the Sun - Identify the potential dangers it can pose to Earth