Monday, August 26, 2013
Introduction to the Course:
| Instructor / Contact | Course goals |
| Course format | Observations |
| Schedule / Tests | Syllabus / Grading |
| Textbook | Response System |
Today's Topic: Overview of the Sky
| Daytime sky (Why blue?) | The nighttime sky |
| Why is the sunset sky red? | |
| Stars: How many? | With a telescope? (L) |
| Planets: How can you tell? | Which ones? |
| Planet paths and patterns | Star patterns and types |
| What is a constellation? (Q) | What is the Zodiac? |
| What else is in the sky? (L) | Example: Sagittarius |
| Temporary objects? |
Assignment: Go over today's class summary (and lecture notes); Suggested reading, Ch. 1.
Spaceweather; APOD; Heavens-Above; Clear Sky Clock; Space Calendar; Sky & Telescope Sky at a Glance
