ASTR 430: Teaching Astronomy Laboratory
Spring 2010
Instructor: Professor Patricia Reiff (reiff (at) rice.edu)
With help from: Carolyn Sumners, HMNS
Classroom: HBH 223, 6:15-9 pm MONDAYS starting January 11, plus observing and lab sessions TBD
Also used: Oncampus Observatory, HMNS Planetarium and HBH 223 and 254
Text: "Space Update" DVD-Rom from the Rice campus store and other handouts.
Required software: "Quicktime Pro" ($30 from Apple) and "Stellarium" (free planetarium software from stellarium.org)
Also suggested: "Peterson's Guide to Stars and Planets"; planisphere; binoculars, digital camera
Observing Project: make careful observations of at least 6 objects; at least one CCD image taken.
Stereo Project: use two digital photos to create a red/green anaglyph 3D image
Movie Project: use a sequence of digital photos and "Quicktime Pro" to make a movie
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.
Last Update: July 2009