Episode 7: Astrophysics and trigonometry
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This week the topic was trigonometry. We interviewed Stephanie Yardley, who’s a solar physicist. We talked about the research Stephanie does into activity on the surface of the sun, and how she uses trigonometry to analyse data from satellites and telescopes. Show notes and more episodes via www.furthermaths.org.uk/podcasts
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