Astronomy 100 Introduction to Astronomy G. R. Grist - Skyline College

“The sky calls to us.” - Carl Sagan

Note:	There will be no lecture on Thursday 22 October, instead we will be doing a project. We will investigate the atomic spectra from a supernova remnant and detect what elements are present. We will also see the differences between three X-ray observatories. Print out the worksheet “Identifying Elements in Supernova Remnants” along with the three data sheets. These are posted below. What to turn in? Coversheet, three completed data sheets, page(s) with your answers to the “Think About” questions. This assignment is due the beginning of class on Tuesday 27 October. Be sure to follow the work standards on page 4 of the syllabus. Email me if you have any questions.
Identifying Elements in Supernova Remnants	Here is the worksheet with the instructions.
ASCA Data Sheet	Here is the ASCA Data Sheet of spectra for the Identifying Elements in Supernova Remnants worksheet.
Astro_E Data Sheet	Here is the Astro-E Data Sheet of spectra for the Identifying Elements in Supernova Remnants worksheet.
Constellation-X Data Sheet	Here is the Constellation-X Data Sheet of spectra for the Identifying Elements in Supernova Remnants worksheet.
Syllabus	Here are the details, the fine print if you will, of how the class runs. You should download and read this so that you know what is expected.
Schedule	A tentative schedule of lecture subjects and exams. This will be updated as needed so check back periodically.
WebAssign Login	Click on the link to go right to WebAssign’s Login page.
Getting Started With WebAssign	Information of how to work with the online homework site. If you have trouble, or need additional help, let me know.
Midterm Grades, 3 October 2009	Here is a list of the current grade standings after the first midterm exam. The individual percentages are weighted in the final overall percentage. A plus (+) indicates that you are in the top 1/3 of that grade. Please see me at office hours or email me if you have any questions or concerns.
Learning Styles	Here is a page about learning styles and some links to sites where you can discover what your learning styles are and ways to work with them.
Lunar Observation Project	Here is the Lunar Observation project handout. Additional instructions will be covered in class. This project is due at the beginning of class on 29 September.Extended to 6 October.
Telescopic Observation Project	Here is the Telescopic Observation project handout. Additional instructions will be covered in class. This project is due at the beginning of class on 22 September.
Constellation Observation Project	Here is the Constellation Observation project handout. Additional instructions will be covered in class. This project is due at the beginning of class on 8 September.
Observation Opportunities	Here is a list of places in the Bay Area where you have opportunities to do some telescopic observation. Be sure to call first to verify days and times of operation and remember that this is a weather dependant activity!
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