Astronomy 100, Perspectives in Astronomy

Fall 2008, Lecture 2

J. B. Kaler


The answers to the first hour exam have been posted.

Homework E, due Wed. Oct. 15, has been posted.

Topics and reading for the fifth unit have been posted: see below.

Planetarium and night sessions are concluded. Please hand in all reports.

Grades are now available on Compass.

Special events.

Mr. Chakraborty's office hours: Monday 4-5 PM, Thursday 2:30-3:30 PM.


  • Syllabus and Course Information
  • New Reading and Topics
  • Old Reading and Topics
  • Homework A --- Answers
  • Homework B --- Answers
  • Homework C --- Answers
  • Homework D --- Answers
  • Homework E
  • Hour Exam 1 Form A Answers
  • Hour Exam 1 Form B Answers
  • Hour Exam 1 Form C Answers
  • Hour Exam 1 Form D Answers
  • Demos and Animations
  • Astronomical Misconceptions
  • Skylights
  • Stars of the Week