Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Test 1 scores: The average score was 38; I consider an A to be 50–60, B 42–49, C 34–41, D 24–33, F below 24. What can we do to improve the grades?
Today's Topics: (Mostly from Chapter 6)
Why are radio telescopes so large?
What can amateur astronomers do?
Overview of the Solar System:
What does it look like, overall?
How do the planets differ?
Where are the planets now, and
what can we predict based on that?
Assignment: On Friday we will start with 3-4 Top Hat questions on telescopes and today's overview of the Solar System; see today's summary.
Spaceweather; APOD; Heavens-Above; Clear Sky Clock; PhysOrg Astronomy News; The Sky at a Glance
