Astronomy 105 Lab Schedule : Solar System Astronomy

The lab schedule in Astronomy 105 may vary depending on the weather. Your lab instructor will tell you which labs are doable given the weather, and on which day the lab will meet. Check your phone messages for the last lab update. If you are still in doubt, you can check this page or call your lab instructor or the observatory (439-5022).

Outside labs usually start in Olin 204 then move to the Olin Observatory. Inside labs are held in Olin 204 unless your instructor tells you otherwise.

Labs start at 7pm. Bring your completed lab writeup title page and Introduction section to class. They will be collected at the beginning of class. Please refer to your Astronomy 105 lab manual for writeup instructions and specific lab descriptions and preparations.


TTh lab instructor: Leslie Brown x2345, Office 210 Olin Science Center

Week of | Lab Activity
06 Sep No lab
10 Sep The Night Sky - (outside lab)
17 Sep Introduction to the Telescope - (outside lab)
24 Sep Starry Night - Introduction to a Computer Planetarium (inside lab; In Olin 216)
01 Oct Spectroscopy - (inside lab; In Olin 204.)
09 Oct Mass of Jupiter - (inside lab; In Olin 216.)
15 Oct Earth's Orbital Velocity - (inside lab; In Olin 216.)
22 Oct Moon Observing - (outside lab)
29 Oct Start Solar Observing Projects - (outside independent projects)
05 Nov Observing Sessions I - (outside lab)
12 Nov Observing Sessions II - (outside lab)
18 Nov No lab - Thanksgiving week
27 Nov Hand in Solar Projects
03 Dec Observing Sessions III - (outside lab)

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