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Exploring the Universe: A Laboratory Guide for Astronomy

By Mike D. Reynolds • © 01/01/2015 • 464 Pages
Loose-Leaf Format • Print ISBN 9781617312120 • eBook ISBN9781617314100

Table of contents

Chapter 1: Eyes
Exercise 1.1: Visual Perception Activities
6 Pages
Objectives and Introductory Material
3 Pages
Exercise 1.2: Visual Acuity Tests
5 Pages
Chapter 2: Geometrical Optics
Objectives and Introductory Material
6 Pages
Exercise 2.1: Mathematics of Geometrical Optics
2 Pages
Exercise 2.2: Lens and Mirror Images
1 Pages
Exercise 2.3: Optical Bench
7 Pages
Chapter 3: Binoculars
Objectives and Introductory Material
8 Pages
Exercise 3.1: Comparison of Binoculars
2 Pages
Exercise 3.2: Estimating Field of View in the Classroom
2 Pages
Chapter 4: Telescopes
Objectives and Introductory Material
15 Pages
Exercise 4.1: Getting Familiar with your Telescope
2 Pages
Exercise 4.2: Lunar Observations
1 Pages
Exercise 4.3: Constructing a Simple Telescope
3 Pages
Chapter 5: Star Maps
Objectives and Introductory Material
13 Pages
Exercise 5.1: Using a Star Chart
1 Pages
Exercise 5.2: Using Atlas of the Stars Charts
12 Pages
Chapter 6: This Season's Sky
Exercise 6.1: The Autumn Sky
6 Pages
Objectives and Introductory Material
2 Pages
Exercise 6.2: The Winter Sky
6 Pages
Exercise 6.3: The Spring Sky
6 Pages
Exercise 6.4: The Summer Sky
6 Pages
Chapter 7: Outdoor Sky Observations
Objectives and Introductory Material
2 Pages
Exercise 7.1: January-February: A Hero for the Ages
5 Pages
Exercise 7.2: March-April: Visit the Charioteer
4 Pages
Exercise 7.3: May-June: The Big Dipper
6 Pages
Exercise 7.4: July-August: A Tail's Tale
6 Pages
Exercise 7.5: September-October: Sturm the Harp
6 Pages
Exercise 7.6: November-December: In the Queen's Court
6 Pages
Chapter 8: Sketching Techniques
Objectives and Introductory Material
7 Pages
Exercise 8.1: Sketching Asterisms
11 Pages
Chapter 9: Magnitude System and Light Pollution
Objectives and Introductory Material
11 Pages
Exercise 9.1: Star Brightness Comparison
2 Pages
Exercise 9.2: Limiting Magnitude Evaluation
2 Pages
Exercise 9.3: Constellation Sketching With Light Pollution
3 Pages
Chapter 10: The Moon
Objectives and Introductory Material
14 Pages
Exercise 10.1: Lunar Calculations
6 Pages
Exercise 10.2: Craters of the Moon
2 Pages
Exercise 10.3: Unaided Viewing of the Moon
2 Pages
Exercise 10.4: Telescopic Viewing of the Moon
4 Pages
Chapter 11: The Sun
Objectives and Introductory Material
7 Pages
Exercise 11.1: Tracking the Sun Daily
3 Pages
Exercise 11.2: Estimating the Sun's Maximum Altitude
3 Pages
Exercise 11.3: Determining the Length of the Solar Day
3 Pages
Exercise 11.4: Classifying Sunspots
4 Pages
Chapter 12: Physical Features
Objectives and Introductory Material
8 Pages
Exercise 12.1: Comparative Planetology
9 Pages
Exercise 12.2: Simulating Planetary Atmospheres
3 Pages
Exercise 12.3: In-Lab Planet Sketching
3 Pages
Chapter 13: Kepler's Laws of Motion
Objectives and Introductory Material
7 Pages
Exercise 13.1: Applying Kepler's Laws
3 Pages
Chapter 14: Observing the Planets
Objectives and Introductory Material
13 Pages
Exercise 14.1: Observing Planetary Characteristics
3 Pages
Exercise 14.2: Observing Planetary Motions
2 Pages
Exercise 14.3: Spotlight on Jupiter
4 Pages
Chapter 15: Minor Bodies
Objectives and Introductory Material
12 Pages
Exercise 15.1: Making a Comet Model
2 Pages
Exercise 15.2: Comet Observing and Imaging
3 Pages
Exercise 15.3: Comparing Asteroids
1 Pages
Exercise 15.4: Asteroid Observing and Imaging
3 Pages
Chapter 16: Meteorites
Objectives and Introductory Material
7 Pages
Exercise 16.1: Meteorite Sample Study
7 Pages
Exercise 16.2: Finding the Radiant of the Leonid Meteor Shower
4 Pages
Chapter 17: Transits and Eclipses
Objectives and Introductory Material
15 Pages
Exercise 17.1: Calculating Distances Using Transits
3 Pages
Exercise 17.2: Observing a Lunar Eclipse
3 Pages
Chapter 18: Stars
Objectives and Introductory Material
17 Pages
Exercise 18.1: Observing Double Stars
5 Pages
Exercise 18.2: Observing Variable Stars
5 Pages
Exercise 18.3: Creating a Light Curve for Algol
2 Pages
Chapter 19: Non-Stellar Objects
Objectives and Introductory Material
12 Pages
Exercise 19.1: Classifying Galaxies
3 Pages
Exercise 19.2: Classifying Planetary Nebulae
4 Pages
Chapter 20: Spectroscopy
Objectives and Introductory Material
11 Pages
Exercise 20.1: Exploring Spectra
4 Pages
Exercise 20.2: Stellar Spectra Classification
2 Pages
Chapter 21: The H-R Diagram
Objectives and Introductory Material
6 Pages
Exercise 21.1: Plotting Stars
4 Pages
Chapter 22: Radioactivity
Objectives and Introductory Material
7 Pages
Exercise 22.1: Measuring Radioactivity
3 Pages
Chapter 23: Hubble's Law
Objectives and Introductory Material
4 Pages
Exercise 23.1: The Expanding Universe
4 Pages
Exercise 23.2: Determining Galactic Distances
9 Pages
Appendix - Locations of Major Telescopes
4 Pages
Photo Credits
2 Pages
Index
6 Pages

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