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Sep 2007
42m 34s

Lecture 08: The Phases of the Moon

Richard Pogge
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What are the Phases of the Moon? This lecture introduces the Moon and describes the monthly cycle of phases. Topics include synchronous rotation, apogee and perigee, the cycle of phases, and the sidereal and synodic month. Recorded 2007 Sep 28 in 1000 McPherson Lab on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University. 
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