Homework and In-class Activities
HW 1
Due September 5, 2019 at start of class
Moon Phases Activity
Due September 3rd, 2019, at the start of class
This is a graded assigment!
Spectra Lab
Due Sept. 12th, 2019, 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.
Transit Lab
Due Sept. 19th, 2019, before the exam (or the 24th for make-up or late credit).
This is a graded assigment!
The worksheet linked to above has the values we measured in class on Tuesday already entered. Follow the remaining instructions to complete.
HR Diagram HW
Due Oct. 3rd, 2019, 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. 15th, 2018
This is a graded assigment!
Complete Part I before class on the 15th and bring it to class. Part II on the back page will be completed in class along with the lecture and then turned in.
Stellar Remnants
Due Oct. 29th, 2018, for late credit
This is a graded assigment (but pretty easy)!
Galaxy Classification
Finishing up at start of class on Nov. 5, 2019
This is a graded assigment!
Four galaxies | Four more galaxies | Two new galaxies to fit into your classification schemeIf you were not in class on Thursday, complete questions 1-4 using the 8 galaxy images linked to above, and then use the "two new galaxies" images to answer question 5. This assignment will be turned in in class on the 5th.
Galaxy Zoo
Due Nov. 14th, 2019
This is a graded assigment
Expanding Balloon Universe
Due Nov. 19th, 2019
This is a graded assigment
If you need a balloon/string, you can grab them from me in my office.
Dark Energy
Due Dec. 5th, 2019
This is a graded assigment
Going Observing Activity
Due Dec. 5th, 2019
This is an EXTRA CREDIT opportunity
