PSC 203 – Elementary Astronomy Name __________________
Spring 2008
Pre-lecture Assignment
Due January 31
Reading Assignment: textbook sections 13.1, additional handouts
Complete the lecture tutorial “Star Charts” on pages 19-20. (I suggest using pencil)
I will check to see that you attempted all of these questions
(work it out as best as you can, we will discuss the questions in the planetarium to
clarify any areas you got confused on)
Be prepared to work with the star charts in the planetarium based on what you learned in
the lecture tutorial.
Other announcements:
oThursday, January 31st , we will meet in the planetarium at 9:30am.
oThe door into the planetarium will be closed at 9:45, the door will be
left slightly open after that, but the lights will be turned off. Be on-
time to make sure that you can get in safely and find a seat.
oMake sure that you bring your “Lecture Tutorials” book and the star maps
to lecture on Thursday.
oLinks to a star chart maker can be found on the course website at
http://physics.scsu.edu/~jcash/astro/