Dr. James Pierce’s
Astronomy 125 Course Information Page
Astronomy 125: Observational Astronomy
- The Astronomy 125 syllabus (pdf)
- You will be spending considerable time at Standeford Observatory this term and should check out the web page so you will know what to expect.
- Observing Assignment #1: A pdf list of (mostly) Messier objects for you to locate at the observatory.
- Observing Assignment #2: A pdf list of double stars for you to locate at the observatory.
- Finding Tips: A pdf giving pointers and diagrams on how to locate each of the objects in the above two assignments; a good item to print out and bring to the observatory.
- You may wish to examine the Outline of Lecture Topics for Astronomy 125, (pdf).
- You will want to print out the following pdf handouts, which supplement the other course materials:
Constellation Groups 1 thru 9 (for a fall course):
