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Astronomy 1230

Astronomy 1230. CLARK 107. Astronomy 1230. Laboratory-based extension of ASTR 1210/1220 Emphasis on making real observations of sky Goals for students: Understand central role of observations in the progress of astronomy

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Astronomy 1230

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  1. Astronomy 1230

  2. CLARK 107

  3. Astronomy 1230 • Laboratory-based extension of ASTR 1210/1220 • Emphasis on making real observations of sky • Goals for students: • Understand central role of observations in the progress of astronomy • Become aware of phenomena in the night sky and comfortable in exploring them • Learn to operate small, computer-controlled telescopes • Develop skills in interpreting/analyzing observations

  4. Celestron CPC 8-in Telescope “Schmidt-Cassegrain” Design

  5. Celestron Hand Control Unit

  6. Sherlock Holmes: "You see, Watson, but you do not observe."

  7. FYI: Almost all astronomical images shown in this class were taken byamateur astronomers using 8-16" telescopes.Disclaimer: Most images are from long exposures with digital cameras. Visual views won't normally be this good!

  8. Former ASTR 1230 “A” Student

  9. “Planisphere” or “Sky Wheel”

  10. TO DO THIS WEEK • Attend your lab orientation session • 265 Astronomy 8 PM. (Monday: 9 PM) • Read syllabus • Read “Introduction” chapter of Manual • Complete Review Quiz 1 on Collab site • Prep for Lab I Constellations by reading writeup in Manual. Will do lab next Monday night following Lecture 1, if clear. (Will be offered only 2 nights.)

  11. The Milky Way

  12. US at Night (Satellite 2000)

  13. USA at Night (1850)

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