Category: Astronomy

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The professor has provided us with instructions as well as topics to choose from

March 27, 2024

The professor has provided us with instructions as well as topics to choose from The professor has provided us with instructions as well as topics to choose from for this paper. Feel free to choose whatever topic you like. This will be the first draft. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach […]

This order is 4 short assignments in one order. They are numbered in order below

December 6, 2023

This order is 4 short assignments in one order. They are numbered in order below This order is 4 short assignments in one order. They are numbered in order below. They can all be on the same word document. 1.) Complete Chapter 30 review questions 1-13 and label each answer with the correlating question number. […]

sing the HR diagram provided in this module (download the JPG file), find the ab

December 4, 2023

sing the HR diagram provided in this module (download the JPG file), find the ab sing the HR diagram provided in this module (download the JPG file), find the absolute magnitudes for seven Main Sequence stars of temperatures 25000 K, 10000 K, 8000 K, 6000 K, 5000 K, 4000 K, 3000 K. As explained in […]

Recall that a spectroscope spreads out light into its component colors, or WAVEL

December 4, 2023

Recall that a spectroscope spreads out light into its component colors, or WAVEL Recall that a spectroscope spreads out light into its component colors, or WAVELENGTHS. A laser pointer emits light at just one wavelength. A light bulb emits a mix of countless wavelengths. A spectroscope spreads them out so you can see the colors, […]

Response Prompt Many people are interested in the search for extra-terrestrial l

December 3, 2023

Response Prompt Many people are interested in the search for extra-terrestrial l Response Prompt Many people are interested in the search for extra-terrestrial life. The question about ETs is interesting, but is it actually driven by science? For this short response, use the class presentation (“Get a Life!”) to answer these two questions: (1) What […]

To view and identify the main features of the Moon, including craters and maria

December 2, 2023

To view and identify the main features of the Moon, including craters and maria To view and identify the main features of the Moon, including craters and maria AND DRAW THEM NO MORE THAN 1 PAGE!

Use the Burke Gaffney Observatory (BGO) telescope to locate and sketch one of th

December 1, 2023

Use the Burke Gaffney Observatory (BGO) telescope to locate and sketch one of th Use the Burke Gaffney Observatory (BGO) telescope to locate and sketch one of the brighter deep space objects currently visible. The telescope operator will have a list of suggestions. Download a few images of this object from the Internet. Compare the […]

Instructions: Watch the videos & fill in the blanks. Some videos will be watched

November 28, 2023

Instructions: Watch the videos & fill in the blanks. Some videos will be watched Instructions: Watch the videos & fill in the blanks. Some videos will be watched in class and some will need completed at home on your own time.

I’m going to give you a break from measurements, calculations, and death marchin

November 24, 2023

I’m going to give you a break from measurements, calculations, and death marchin I’m going to give you a break from measurements, calculations, and death marching around the neighborhood: A paper. Write a 1500-word paper on a topic in Observational Astronomy. Example topics are listed below. If you have a different topic than those on […]