Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory

M 5:30 pm - 8:25 pm (section 51)
T 2:30 pm - 5:25 pm (section 52)
W 2:30 pm - 5:25 pm (section 53)
Science Building 105

Lab Links:

  • Lab Syllabus (pdf)
  • Moodle (grade postings etc.)
  • Course Page

    Lab Manual:

    Week 1
    Lab Manual Introduction
  • Lab 1 - Size of the Solar System (pdf)
    Week 2
  • Lab 2 - The Celestial Sphere (pdf)
    Week 3
  • Lab 3 - Refraction and Reflection (pdf)
    Week 4
  • Lab 4 - Simple Lens (pdf)
    Week 5
  • Lab 5 - Wavelength of Light (pdf)
    Week 6
  • Lab 6 - HR Diagrams of Star Clusters (pdf)
  • Install File (230 MB)
    Week 7
  • Lab 7 - Dying Stars and the Birth of the Elements (pdf)
  • Install File (15 MB)

    Last revised October 10, 2008.