Newton's Laws and Gravity - From the Terrestrial to the Celestial
Understanding Newton's laws and its consequences on Earth and in space can be a challenge for students, as well as for teachers. Join physicist, project ASTRO ambassador Philip Blanco as he makes the basic ideas worked out by Galileo,
Newton and others accessible and engaging with experiments, animations, and selected video clips from our recent but rich history of space exploration.
Dr. Philip Blanco is a lecturer in Astronomy and Physics at Grossmont College and San Diego coordinator for the Project ASTRO school outreach program.
| Newton's Laws and Gravity - From the Terrestrial to the Celestial |
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