Resources
Celestial Sphere
: simulated celestial sphere, which can be controlled.
Solar System
: 3D model of the Sun and planets.
Rotating Star Chart
: you can control the date / time, for 30° N latitude only
Equatorial Star Chart
: you can add markings and download the chart as a PNG.
Polar Star Chart
: you can add markings and download the chart as a PNG.
Online HR diagram lab
Online spectral classification lab
Scale Demonstration
: an interactive "Powers of Ten" type demonstration.
Observing targets
: a booklet with locations, descriptions, and observing dates for brighter Messier objects and other deep sky targets.
Telescope Manual
: instructions for setting up a lab telescope, and finding targets.
Printable equatorial star chart
Astronomy 130 lecture notes (Fall 23)
Astro 130 lab notes (Spring 24)