Posts Tagged ‘celestial coordinates’

2-25-11

Students finished the celestial sphere activity and started the star map homework (due Mon 2-28). The star map is a two dimensional representation of the 3D celestial sphere.

2-23-11

Student were assessed on the constellations and stars up to Andromeda + HR Diagram + star basics. In preparation for using the celestial spheres tomorrow, we began our discussion of celestial coordinates Smartboard notes 2-23-11. Students should be familiar with all of the terms below.

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