1. Today Introduce course, teacher, website. List the 3 hallmarks of science. Start to develop a “feel” for the size of the universe and its contents. MCTC Astronomy 1110 – Raquel Jarabek http://nasa.gov/

2. Watch Video Yakko’s Universe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_J5rBxeTIk

3. Astronomy The study of objects and processes in the universe with emphasis on collections of matter like planets, stars and galaxies and their interactions. http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2010/13/image/a/

4. Astronomy – Our Course Sky sights you can see (Sun, Moon, planets constellations, aurora) http://climate.gi.alaska.edu/Curtis/pom.jpg http://soho.nascom.nasa.gov/data/r ealtime/mdi_igr/512/ nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov

5. Astronomy – Our Course Size and layout of the solar system and universe http://atropos.as.arizona.edu/aiz/teaching /nats102/mario/solar_system.html http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases /1996/01/image/a/format/web /

6. Astronomy – Our Course Science What it is and what it is not.

7. Copernican Revolution Galileo observed… Moon craters Imperfections in the heavens Heavens are Earth-like Astronomy – Our Course Earth is not at the center

8. Astronomy – Our Course How we get information from stars http://science.hq.nasa.gov /kids/imagers/ems/visible. html

9. Astronomy – Our Course Solar system APOD

10. Saturn’s moons: Titan (largest), Dione - http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120105.html

11. Mars Curiosity Rover http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/jpegMod/PIA16239_modest.jpg

12. Astronomy – Our Course Birth of stars, planets http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2010/13/image/a/

13. Astronomy – Our Course Death of stars

14. Astronomy – Our Course Groups of stars

15. Astronomy – Our Course Origin and fate of universe 13.8

16. Astronomy or Astrology? Astronomy is a science. Science: 1. Uses natural explanations not supernatural 2. Requires testable, repeatable evidence 3. Uses simplest explanation Three Hallmarks of Science

23. How much math do you need for Astronomy? Basic Algebra – completed successfully Scientific notation 3.2 X 10 5 Divide numbers (scale models)

24. Function Science courses Lab AA Degree 2 (in different disciplines) 1 MN Transfer 2 (in different disciplines) 2 Curriculum Transfer to 2 (one biological, one physical) 2 many colleges You may take Astronomy Lab next semester Show up to lab this week even if you haven’t gotten in yet. Should you take Astronomy Lab?

25. Astronomy Lab Lab folks – Come to your scheduled section this week. We will meet for about 30 minutes.

26. Required Textbook Michael Seeds and Dana Backman, "Horizons: Exploring the Universe" 13th edition, © 2014. Get the textbook new, used (13 th or 12 th edition), ebook or rental. One is on reserve in library under Jarabek or ASTR1110 for in library use only. Bookstore Textbook Bundle: includes the softcover textbook, planisphere for 40 o -50 o latitude, and an online code to use MindTap cengagebrain.com including access to the online textbook, flashcards and quiz/practice questions (These are optional extra materials through MindTap and Cengage.) Optional Student Registration URL: http://login.cengagebrain.com/course/ Course Key: in syllabus

27. Who is the teacher? Raquel Jarabek

28. Investigation of Manifolds and Optimized Trajectories in the Three-Body Problem http://umd.edu/

29. About Raquel

30. Syllabus Activity Name__________________________________ Syllabus Questions Email ___________________________ Secret Code Name/Number _________ (something I can type please) Write one thing you have in common with Raquel Fill it in – Bring it to the front

31. Time Management Budget and manage your time carefully. http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2000/Oct-16-Mon-2000/living/

32. From the University of Minnesota

33. How many hours each week do you expect to study for this course? Minimum 6 hours per week

34. Useful Resources Website http://mctcteach.org/astronomyhttp://mctcteach.org/astronomy Calendar & Test Dates Syllabus Observations & Due Dates Notes - Objectives & Homework Powerpoints D2L https://minneapolis.ims.mnscu.edu/https://minneapolis.ims.mnscu.edu/ Weekly Quizzes

35. HOMEWORK Listed in the notes Read the syllabus. Go to my website. Go to the calendar. Mark test dates on your calendar. –Feb 10-Test 1, Mar 24-Test 2, Apr 30-Test 3, May 12-Final –On my website, go to today’s notes and read them. Do the homework listed at the end of the today’s notes. www.mctcteach.org/astronomy

36. Powers of Ten Develop a feel for the layout and size of objects in the universe http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceoptics u/powersof10/index.html Or http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100120.html Similar theme – see notes

37. From the University of Minnesota