The Spandex Universe

Posted July 17th, 2007 by David Rothstein
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Source: 

Gravity Probe B Educator's Guide (see p. 43 of the PDF file at http://einstein.stanford.edu/RESOURCES/education-index.html#guide for instructions on how to build the Spandex Universe, although the one we have in the Cornell Astronomy Department was built using a slightly different method)

The Spandex Universe is a large two-dimensional space-time model. A group of up to about 12 people can get around the model and participate in modeling solar system formation, galaxy collisions, gravitational lensing, black holes, and more.

Other information about this activity
Length of Activity: 
1 hour
Can non-scientists successfully conduct this activity?: 
Expert needed
What level of help is needed to conduct?: 
Expert needed
Required Supplies: 

Spandex Universe and trained presenter

Access: 
Visit to Space Sciences
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