Astronomy Club An Introduction -

Welcome to The Army and Navy Astronomy Club: Overview: 1.Introductions 2.Club Structure (Roles, Responsibilities, Format) 3.Goals 4.Schedule 5.Tools 6.Website

Historically people everywhere were much more aware and familiar with the stars than today. They knew; Patterns of stars in the night sky, Regularity of the motions of the stars, How motions related to the seasons Used this knowledge to plan the planting of crops and to navigate boats Constellations, the sun, moon, and planets historically affected efforts of people to explain themselves and their world through stories, myths, religions, and philosophies. This club will introduce you to the following basic topics: 1)The composition of the cosmos and its scale of space and time 2)The principles on which the universe seems to operate, and 3)How the modern view of the universe emerged In doing so, we will…. 1.Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations 2.Design and conduct scientific investigations 3.Use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications 4.Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence 5.Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and models 6.Communicate and defend a scientific argument

Introductions: Brian Walstrom Phone: Grady Boyce Phone: Web: Scott Lewis Phone:

Club Structure: Meetings: Cadet’s roles & responsibilities Combination of discussion, practical, and hand’s on Working towards goals Leadership opportunities: Mentoring new cadets next year Local “Star Parties” with introductory talk by cadets on particular topic Meeting preparation Research Activities Outreach Opportunities

Goals: What you will do: Participate in discussions Be involved in scientific inquiry We will use Telescopes, Spectroscopic Eyepieces, Cameras, Illuminated Eyepieces, and computers to solve problems

Schedule (subject to change): Weekly meetings: Thursday 6:45-8p (unless holiday or during finals week) Astronomy Overview: Establishing the baseline 1.Understanding The Sky 2.Tools for Observations: Telescopes 3.The Solar System 4.The Milky Way 5.Outside the Milky Way Enabling Research by establishing the baseline: 6.Equipment & Research 7.Astrophotography 8.Double Stars 9.Variable Stars 10.Comet Hunting 11.Asteroid Hunting 12.Exoplanet Research 13.Spectography Astronomy: A deeper look 14.Stars 15.Solar System 16.Galaxies 17.Nebulas Initial Observing Programs: Constellation Hunter Lunar I & II Meteor Universe Sampler Messier Program NEO Program Outreach Initial Observing Programs: Constellation Hunter Lunar I & II Meteor Universe Sampler Messier Program NEO Program Outreach

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Logistics: SDAA Associate Membership (need cadet info) Astroleague Membership (need cadet info) AAVSO.org (active) Night Sky Network (application submitted) Citizen Sky (opportunity to get involved) ProjectASTRO (in progress) Areas You Can Get Involved: Citizen Sky Variable Star Research Double Star Research Asteroid Hunting Comet Hunting Outreach/Education Astrophotography What can you think of????? Information Needed: Name Mailing Address (for magazine subscriptions) Areas of Interest What do you hope to get from this club