1. PHY 250 Astronomy Introduction.ppt

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

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

4. 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…..

5. PHY 250 Astronomy Introduction.ppt

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

7. 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