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PHY 250 Astronomy Introduction.ppt

PHY 250 Astronomy Introduction.ppt On July 3, 2009, NASA launched the Kepler Space Telescope

PHY 250 Astronomy Introduction.ppt On July 3, 2009, NASA launched the Kepler Space Telescope Who Cares?

PHY 250 Astronomy Introduction.ppt On July 3, 2009, NASA launched the Kepler Space Telescope Who Cares? Hint: it will try to answer one of humankind’s oldest questions…..

PHY 250 Astronomy Introduction.ppt

PHY 250 Astronomy Introduction.ppt Who Cares? Related to the figure at the left, taken at the Keck Telescope, Hawaii. Announced in Oct 2011

Overview – Initial Curriculum * Become functional with the night sky * Develop a basis for backyard astronomy * Learn the Tools Telescopes What to look for if you want to buy one Photography Spectroscopy