Assignments

Daily: Oct 10-11

1.  What is a constellation?  Explain.

2.  What is meant by circumpolar constellations?  Explain.

3.  If two stars give off equal amounts of light, why might one look brighter?

4.  Explain each concept:

      a.  apparent magnitude

      b.  absolute magnitude

      c.  parallax

HW:  Internet Activity 1: Constellation Report

                 Use any search engine.  Look up any website that lists the 88 constellations.  Choose a constellation from the list and research the following information and prepare a report that includes:

          a.  a sketch of the constellation with the major stars that make up the pattern

          b.  label the name of the major star or stars of the constellation

          c.  a description of the origin of the name of the constellation

Your report should be titled and neat.

In-Class Lab:  Apparent Magnitude Worksheet.  For make-ups, pick up Worksheet from Ms. Brady

In-Class Lab:  Spectral Analysis, For make-ups, pick up Worksheet from Ms. Brady

HW  Chp 25, Sec 2, Q 1-3

HW  Chp 25, Sec 3, Q 1,2,4,6