HW for next class.

Find out information about each of the following events:

winter solstice
summer solstice
autumnal equinox
spring/vernal equinox

ecliptic
ecliptic plane

Some of these were discussed in class. Find some better definitions.

Sky Maps

http://skymaps.com/

This is a great place to go for free monthly star charts. This will give you really good, but approximate skyviews for nearly all uses. We will see later how to generate custom sky charts.

See also:

http://www.sunrisesunset.com/

to find out times for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset - customized for your city.

For next class, investigate the celestial sphere. Bring a decent image or two.

Get out!

Homework 1

Get outside tonight or tomorrow night. Make general comments about the night sky. Make a map, if you're feeling ambitious.

Welcome to astronomy! Thanks for being here.