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1010
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Astronomy
Date
Apr 3, 2024
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Work on your own for this lab. You can discuss with classmates, but don’t need a group.
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ASTR1010 Night Lab
Moon Observing
This lab should happen when the Moon is visible, with any illumination from crescent to full. For
this lab, you will need to make observations with the telescopes Artemis and Apollo, located on
the observation deck at Sommers-Bausch Observatory.
Goals
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observe the Moon through telescopes and binoculars
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develop familiarity with geographic features on the Moon through sketching
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appreciate the beauty of the Moon and the power of nice telescopes
Introduction
The Moon is bright! For astronomers trying to observe dim stars or distant galaxies, reflected light
off the Moon can be a source of frustration, outshining these other objects. Yet, it’s also friendly,
familiar, a great source of information about the history of the Solar System, and incredibly
beautiful. In this lab, we’ll take a moment to look closely at the closest and brightest astronomical
object in the sky.
Instructions
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This lab’s observations can be completed only during a
“Moon” observing session.
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Be prepared to be outside.
Dress warmly.
The observing deck is not heated, even in winter.
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Bring a pencil.
Complete your Investigations directly on this observing sheet. Please try to
avoid using bright screens on the observing deck, to not interfere with others’ night vision.
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Work mostly on your own for this lab. You may discuss with classmates, but
observations,
sketches, and write-ups should be done individually.
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Submit your Investigation as a single PDF document on Canvas
within 1 week of
attending
the observing session.
This "
Binocular View
" map resembles the appearance of the Moon seen directly with your eyes
or through binoculars, with some major features outlined.
This “
Telescope View
" map resembles the appearance of the Moon seen through a telescope,
which is a mirror image of how it appears to your own eyes.
Be aware: North might not
necessarily be “up” in the eyepiece.
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