ASTR 430: Teaching Astronomy Laboratory
Fall 2006

With help from: Carolyn Sumners, HMNS

Classroom: HBH 223, 6-9 pm MONDAYS starting August 28, plus observing sessions TBD

Also used: Oncampus Observatory, HMNS Planetarium and HBH 254 and 227

Text: "Space Update" CD-Rom from the Rice Space Institute and other handouts.

Also suggested: "Peterson's Guide to Stars and Planets"; planisphere; binoculars, digital camera

Course Schedule / Syllabus

Observing Project: make careful observations of at least 6 objects

Special Project: Create and demonstrate an observing project you can do with your class

Public Education: Help with public observing nights at the Rice campus observatory and at the Sally Ride Festival.