ASTR 110L
General Astronomy Lab
Instructors:
Kathy Cooksey (Sections 001 and 002)
Nadine Manset (Section 003)
Lab Assistants:
Dehrich Schmidt-Chya (001 and 003)
Jasmin Silva (002)
Laboratory Activities
August
24−27 - Orientation
September
31 (Aug)−2 - Lab 1: Astronomical Tools
7−9 - No labs: Labor Day (7th)
14−16 - Lab 2: Solar Motion (hemisphere base) & Field Work
21−23 - Lab 3: Celestial Sphere (Hawaiian Compass)
28−30 - Lab 4: Distances and Sizes
October
5−7 - Lab 5: Seasons (Hawaiian Compass)
12−14 - Make-up week
19−21 - Lab 6: Planetarium: private `Imiloa planetarium show of Lab 2, 3, & 5
26−28 - Lab 7: Pinhole & Telescope, Observing Log Sheet, & Field Work
November
2−4 - Lab 8: Brightness
9−11 - Make-up week: Veteran's Day (11th)
16−18 - Lab 9: Celestron I, Telescope Check-In/Out Sheet, & Observing Log Sheet
23−25 - Lab 10: Celestron II, Telescope Check-In/Out Sheet, & Observing Log Sheet
December
30 (Nov)−2 - Lab 11: Celestron III, Telescope Check-In/Out Sheet, Observing Log Sheet, & Field Work
7−9 - Lab 12: Celestron IV, Telescope Check-In/Out Sheet, & Observing Log Sheet
14−16 - Make-up week: Final Exams
Fri 11 - Night-sky observing, Maunakea Visitor Information Station (VIS): Waiver & Telescope Check-In/Out Sheet
Students (20 max):
- Andrew Alvarez (misc)
- Jaron Avila (misc)
- Jandi-Nadine Balajadia (001)
- Shaun Cook (001)
- Alohalyn Espejo (001)
- Paul Fontenot (003)
- Quinn Hamamoto (001)
- Chantelle Kiessner (002)
- Kyle Kua-Ramirez (003)
- Fred Lord (001)
- Kieran-Tiaye Long (001)
- Keith Lyons (001)
- Brett Pruett (002)
- Jessica Rivera (misc)
- Reanne Tolentino (001)
Sat 12 - Night-sky observing, Maunakea Visitor Information Station (VIS): Waiver & Telescope Check-In/Out Sheet
Students (20 max):
- Reagan Barnhart (002)
- Sierra Boulos (002)
- Taylor Contreras (misc)
- Fidencio de Leon (003)
- Maia Furer (002)
- Kai Gaitley (003)
- Cullen Heath (002)
- Kristofer Krekow (003)
- Lindsey Oberhelman (misc)
- Nicholas Pullaro (001)
- Mitchell Rudisel (002)
- Travis Thieme (001)
VIS Field-trip Basics:
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Meet at STB at 3:45 PM; leaving at 4:00 PM sharp.
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Sign the waiver before leaving; those under 18 yrs old must get guardian signature in advance. Everyone else: we will have copies available for signing day of
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You must:
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Bring food for dinner/snacks and water.
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Wear close-toed shoes and long pants.
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Bring a warm, long-sleeve coat/jacket and/or blanket.
If you do not, you will not be allowed to come.
It is recommended you bring a lot of cold-weather clothes (e.g., hat, gloves, etc).
If you do not have suitable clothes, borrow. Including asking your instructional staff.
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We will return to STB by 11 PM or earlier.