ASTR 110L

General Astronomy Lab

Kathy Cooksey (Sections 001 and 003)
Nadine Manset (Section 002)

TBD

January
12−14 - Orientation
19−21 - Lab 1: Astronomical Tools
26−28 - Lab 2: Solar Motion (hemisphere base) & Field Work

February
02−04 - Lab 3: Celestial Sphere (Hawaiian Compass)
09−11 - Lab 4: Distances and Sizes
16−18 - Lab 5: Seasons (Hawaiian Compass)
23−25 - Make-up week

March
01−03 - Lab 6: Planetarium: private `Imiloa planetarium show of Lab 2, 3, & 5
08−10 - Lab 7: Pinhole & Telescope, Observing Log Sheet, & Field Work
15−17 - Lab 8: Brightness
22−24 - Spring Break: no labs
29−31 - Make-up week: Veteran's Day (11th)

May
03−05 - Make-up week

Fri April 29 - Night-sky observing, Maunakea Visitor Information Station (VIS): Waiver & Telescope Check-In/Out Sheet

Students (10 max):

Sat April 30 - Night-sky observing, Maunakea Visitor Information Station (VIS): Waiver & Telescope Check-In/Out Sheet

Students (10 max):

VIS Field-trip Basics:

Meet at STB at 4:45 PM; leaving at 5:00 PM sharp.
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
You must:
- Bring food for dinner/snacks and water.
- Wear close-toed shoes and long pants.
- 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.
We will return to STB by 11 PM or earlier.