The Winter Pac-Mac via Stellarium
Lectures, presentations, links, references from class, demos, and other
stuff related to Bellaire HS astronomy can be found here.
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Solar System Astronomy
- Where in the Solar System Images
- The Night Sky & Historical Astronomy
- The Copernican Revolution & The Rise of Modern Science
- Solar System Overview
- Earth
- The Moon & Mercury
- Venus
- Mars
- Jupiter
- Saturn
- Uranus & Neptune
- Pluto and the Minor Planets
- How Solar Systems Form
- The Search for Life in the Universe
Stellar & Galactic Astronomy
- Radiation & the Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Spectroscopy
- Telescopes
- The Sun
- Introduction to Stellar Astronomy
- Nebulae & The Interstellar Medium
- How Stars Form
- Star Life & Death
- Novae & Supernovae
- Neutron Stars, Magnetars, & Black Holes
- The Milky Way
- Introduction to Galactic Astronomy
- Large-scale Galactic Structure
- Introduction to Cosmology
- The Early Universe
Labs & Projects
Laboratory Assignments
Lab work in astronomy involves observational astronomical topics as well as theoretical and historical topics. Observation labs have real-world and a computer-based components
Course Observation Log
Each student is responsible for completing an observation log throughout the year. Periodic checks of progress will be made as well as a cummulative grade given. Students are responsible for attending available observation sessions with the class or seeking other area observing sessions with local clubs, universities, and observatories. Make sure you meet all the observation log requirements.