ASTR 1010 - OSTERMAN

ASTR 1010, Fall 2003
Georgia State University
Angela Osterman

Astronomy around Atlanta

Wanna see telescopes in action? Sure ya do! Here's a list of observatories around Atlanta, all with free admission. Be sure to check the weather first though, you don't get to see anything if it's cloudy!

Bradley Observatory at Agnes Scott University - open 2nd Friday of each month during the academic year at 8:00 pm. Usually includes lecture, planetarium show, and a look through the telescope if it's clear.
Fernbank Science Center - open most (clear) Thursday and Friday nights from dark or 8:00 (whichever is later) - 10:30 pm. Views through the telescope are free, and there is also a planetarium show for a small fee.
Hard Labor Creek Observatory run by Georgia State University - open at sunset one Saturday night each month between March-October. If it's cloudy, there is an astronomy slide show and observatory tour.

Course Materials

Some notes on preparing for the Final Exam.

Syllabus

Test 1 Study Guide; this test took place on Wednesday, September 17.

Test 2 Study Guide; this test took place on Monday, October 13.

Test 3 Study Guide; this test took place on Monday, November 10.

Final Exam Study Guide; the final took place on Monday December 15 at 5:00pm.

Assignments

Homework #1; some problems to work that will help you prepare for the test. Due at the beginning of class on Monday September 15.

Homework #2; due Wed. Nov. 5.

Extra Credit assignment; due Wednesday December 10 at the beginning of class. This assignment, if you choose to complete it, will add up to 3 extra percentage points to your final grade.

For ASTR7010 students only: Unit plan assignment,, due at the beginning of class on Monday, November 24th. This assignment will count for 4 of your labs, so you will not attend the last 4 labs.

Lecture Notes (as available)
Remember that you are responsible for all material covered in the TEXT as well as IN CLASS.

Chapter 1	Chapter 6	Chapter 11
Chapter 2	Chapter 7	Chapter 12
Chapter 3	Chapter 8	Chapter 13
Chapter 4	Chapter 9	Chapter 14
Chapter 5	Chapter 10	Chapter 15

Celestial Sphere

Phases of the Moon

Missions to Mars

Useful Links

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Bad Astronomy - Learn the truth about common astronomical misconceptions.

Heavens Above - Find out what stars, planets, etc. you can see in the sky from your location, any time. A very thorough and well-organized site.

NASA Space Science Missions - Space Telescopes, Solar System missions, and more!

Sky & Telescope Magazine - Astronomy news, observing tips, plus many other resources.

The Nine Planets by Bill Arnett - A good summary of the Solar System.

Some websites which discuss the cause of seasons .

A page discussing the Harvest Moon.

A page discussing currently used rocket fuels.

Contact Information:

Ms. Angela Osterman
osterman@chara.gsu.edu
404-651-1369

To the GSU Astronomy Department page