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1/22 | Orientation | |
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Introduction, Astronomy in the Marketplace |
done |
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Circumpolar & Seasonal Constellations |
done |
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Angular Measurement Exercises |
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Angular Measurement Activities |
done |
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Cross Staff |
done |
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Astrolabe & Lunar Observation |
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Scott out - no lab |
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Astronomy Computer Lab |
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Solar Eclipses (Computer Lab) |
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Started Lunar Motion; this is due by the end of the term, and requires at least 3 different days viewing the moon. |
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Spring Break
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Lunar Phases |
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Field of View |
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Telescope Lab (or Spectroscopy - bring colored pens) | |
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Mars Retrograde/Planetary Motion (last computer lab) |
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Parallax |
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Complete Parallax HR Diagram |
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In addition to these activities, you need to complete Lunar
Motion, page 53, which requires several nights of viewing and
recording the Moon, from waxing crescent phase through gibbous,
full, and waning phases. Please note: Bring a coat, hat, gloves,
and wear warm socks so that you are more comfortable when we are
outside for extended observing sessions.
Moon Phases for our Class
2004 Phases of the Moon (Universal Time: Add +8 to get Pacific Time
NEW MOON FIRST QUARTER FULL MOON LAST QUARTER
d h m d h m d h m d h m
JAN. 7 15 40 JAN. 15 4 46
JAN. 21 21 05 JAN. 29 6 03 FEB. 6 8 47 FEB. 13 13 40
FEB. 20 9 18 FEB. 28 3 24 MAR. 6 23 14 MAR. 13 21 01
MAR. 20 22 41 MAR. 28 23 48 APR. 5 11 03 APR. 12 3 46
APR. 19 13 21 APR. 27 17 32 MAY 4 20 33 MAY 11 11 04
MAY 19 4 52 MAY 27 7 57 JUNE 3 4 20 JUNE 9 20 02