Homework
Moon Phases Activity
Due August 29th, 2018, 5 minutes after start of class
This is a graded assigment!
HW 1
Due September 5, 2018 at start of class
HW 1 Solutions
Spectra Lab
Due Sept. 14th, 2018, at start of class, for make-up or late credit.
This is a graded assigment!
Hydrogen | Mercury | Neon | Neodymium Oxide Lamp | Stellar Spectra
You can use the above pictures to complete the lab. For the questions on the blackbody spectrum, use the stellar spectra link. The temperature of the blackbody emission increases from low (at the bottom) to high (at the top). Ignore the vertical black bars in this spectrum (for the blackbody section), and note that the stellar spectra image does NOT reflect the intensity change with temperature.
HW 2
Due September 17, 2018 at start of class
HW 2 Solutions
Transit Lab
Due Sept. 26th, 2018, at start of class, for make-up or late credit.
This is a graded assigment!
The worksheet linked to above has the values we measured in class on Friday already entered. Follow the remaining instructions to complete.
HR Diagram HW
Due Oct. 15th, 2018, (or Oct. 5th for 5pts bonus) at start of class.
This is a graded assigment!
Answer the questions on page 2 on a separate paper, stapled to the worksheet.
Stellar Lifetimes & Evolution
Due Oct. 22nd, 2018, for late credit
This is a graded assigment!
Use the information on the lecture slides for Ch. 12 to complete Part II on that back page.
Stellar Remnants
Due Oct. 26th, 2018, for late credit
This is a graded assigment (but pretty easy)!
Galaxy Classification
Finishing up at start of class on Nov. 2, 2018
If not in class on Wednesday, complete questions 1-4 using the galaxy images linked to below.
Four galaxies | Four more galaxies | Two new galaxies to fit into your classification schemeGalaxy Zoo
Due Nov. 9th, 2018
This is a graded assigment
Expanding Balloon Universe
Due Nov. 7th, 2018
This is a graded assigment
If you need a balloon/string, you can grab them from me in my office.
Dark Energy
Due Nov. 30th, 2018
This is a graded assigment
Going Observing Activity
Due Dec. 5th, 2018
This is an EXTRA CREDIT opportunity
