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Astronomy 125: Observational Astronomy

The Astronomy 125 syllabus for the current term (pdf)
You will be spending considerable time at Standeford Observatory this term and should check out the web page so you will know what to expect.
Observing Assignment #1: A pdf list of (mostly) Messier objects for you to locate at the observatory.
Observing Assignment #2: A pdf list of double stars for you to locate at the observatory.
Finding Tips: A pdf giving pointers and diagrams on how to locate each of the objects in the above two assignments; a good item to print out and bring to the observatory.
You may wish to examine the Outline of Lecture Topics for Astronomy 125, also available as a pdf version.
You will want to print out the following pdf handouts, which supplement the other course materials:

Constellation Groups 1 thru 9:

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Created July 13, 2007; last modified July 5, 2021

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