Astronomy 125 Course Information Page

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:
  • Sidereal Time
  • Camera Basics
  • Exposure Factors in Astrophotography
  • Telescope Basics
  • Moon Positions
  • Planet Positions

Constellation Groups 1 thru 9: