SSG Coordinators will be at the Cronan Ranch observing site at 5
... scopes in the 4” range under medium to high magnification may glimpse a faint dust lane and some surface mottling. Cassiopeia (S&T Pocket Sky Atlas – pg 1 – 3) This constellation is one of the most recognized in the sky due to its prominent M (or W) asterism. Cassiopeia is also a circumpolar constel ...
... scopes in the 4” range under medium to high magnification may glimpse a faint dust lane and some surface mottling. Cassiopeia (S&T Pocket Sky Atlas – pg 1 – 3) This constellation is one of the most recognized in the sky due to its prominent M (or W) asterism. Cassiopeia is also a circumpolar constel ...
1” “Sky-Notes” of the Open University Astronomy Club. June 2005. A
... NGC6205 (M13) (5.9) gc. Arguably one of the outstanding objects in the northern hemisphere. Just visible to the naked eye from dark sites it appears as a fuzzy blob in binoculars. It stands high power well and the outer edges begin to resolve into individual stars in a 4" (100mm) telescope. Increasi ...
... NGC6205 (M13) (5.9) gc. Arguably one of the outstanding objects in the northern hemisphere. Just visible to the naked eye from dark sites it appears as a fuzzy blob in binoculars. It stands high power well and the outer edges begin to resolve into individual stars in a 4" (100mm) telescope. Increasi ...
Stellar Distances and Magnitudes
... Luminosity vs. Color of Stars • In 1911, Ejnar Hertzsprung investigated the relationship between luminosity and colors of stars in within clusters. • In 1913, Henry Norris Russell did a similar study of nearby stars. ...
... Luminosity vs. Color of Stars • In 1911, Ejnar Hertzsprung investigated the relationship between luminosity and colors of stars in within clusters. • In 1913, Henry Norris Russell did a similar study of nearby stars. ...
7a Properties of Stars.pptx
... • Parallax – basic way to measure distance – Stars posi7ons appear to shi^ based on season – Smallest angle shi^ = farther away – Largest angle shi^ = closest ...
... • Parallax – basic way to measure distance – Stars posi7ons appear to shi^ based on season – Smallest angle shi^ = farther away – Largest angle shi^ = closest ...
CONSTELLATION DELPHINUS, THE DOLPHIN
... Delphinus is a constellation in the northern sky, close to the celestial equator. Its name is Latin for dolphin. Delphinus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains among the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Uni ...
... Delphinus is a constellation in the northern sky, close to the celestial equator. Its name is Latin for dolphin. Delphinus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains among the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Uni ...
The Night Sky This Month - Usk Astronomical Society
... Some say that the constellation of the Bull was depicted in caves by humans tens of thousands of years ago to the extent that even the Pleiades were shown. What is certain is that Taurus the Bull, with the Scorpion and the Lion, was portrayed over 6000 years ago in the Euphrates Valley, in ancient M ...
... Some say that the constellation of the Bull was depicted in caves by humans tens of thousands of years ago to the extent that even the Pleiades were shown. What is certain is that Taurus the Bull, with the Scorpion and the Lion, was portrayed over 6000 years ago in the Euphrates Valley, in ancient M ...
1/2016
... to 4.4, delta Cephei’s entire range of variability can be observed with the unaided eye. Its period of 5.366 days makes it an attractive candidate for anyone anxious to obtain a star's full change in brightness in a short period of time. Further appeal of this variable is enhanced by its prime posit ...
... to 4.4, delta Cephei’s entire range of variability can be observed with the unaided eye. Its period of 5.366 days makes it an attractive candidate for anyone anxious to obtain a star's full change in brightness in a short period of time. Further appeal of this variable is enhanced by its prime posit ...
3.6 spectral classes
... Nearby stars appear to shift back and forth relative to more distant stars as Earth revolves around the Sun. The apparent change in a star’s position observed when the star is sighted from opposite sides of Earth’s orbit is called stellar parallax ...
... Nearby stars appear to shift back and forth relative to more distant stars as Earth revolves around the Sun. The apparent change in a star’s position observed when the star is sighted from opposite sides of Earth’s orbit is called stellar parallax ...
explaining the seasons and locating the north and south celestial
... The south celestial pole has less historical significance since much of the early exploration by ships took place in the northern hemisphere. However with the opening up of South America and Australia, navigators needed to be able to locate the south celestial pole. Unfortunately there is no bright ...
... The south celestial pole has less historical significance since much of the early exploration by ships took place in the northern hemisphere. However with the opening up of South America and Australia, navigators needed to be able to locate the south celestial pole. Unfortunately there is no bright ...
Society News - Bristol Astronomical Society
... Don’t forget to check out the BAS website where you can get all the latest info about the society. http://www.bristolastrosoc.org.uk/ ...
... Don’t forget to check out the BAS website where you can get all the latest info about the society. http://www.bristolastrosoc.org.uk/ ...
Introduction to Astronomy
... “We understand the possibility of determining [celestial bodies’] shapes, their distances, their sizes and motions, whereas never, by any means, will we be able to study their chemical composition. --Auguste Comte (philosopher), 1835 ...
... “We understand the possibility of determining [celestial bodies’] shapes, their distances, their sizes and motions, whereas never, by any means, will we be able to study their chemical composition. --Auguste Comte (philosopher), 1835 ...
Stellar Magnitude, Distance, and Motion
... Convolution of the true brightness and the effect of distance on the observed brightness Every 5th magnitude is 100 times brighter than the one before o A 1st magnitude star is 100 times brighter than a 6th magnitude star o Makes it easy to compare star brightness ratios Apparent Visual Magnitud ...
... Convolution of the true brightness and the effect of distance on the observed brightness Every 5th magnitude is 100 times brighter than the one before o A 1st magnitude star is 100 times brighter than a 6th magnitude star o Makes it easy to compare star brightness ratios Apparent Visual Magnitud ...
Diapositiva 1
... Explanation: The Cat’s Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) is one of the best known planetary nebulae in the sky. Its haunting symmetries are seen in the very central region of this stunning false-color picture, processed to reveal the enormous but extremely faint halo of gaseous material, over three lightyears a ...
... Explanation: The Cat’s Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) is one of the best known planetary nebulae in the sky. Its haunting symmetries are seen in the very central region of this stunning false-color picture, processed to reveal the enormous but extremely faint halo of gaseous material, over three lightyears a ...
Lecture2
... Nothing special, just where the celestial north pole happens to point. Not the brightest star in the sky. Will not always be the north star: tune in next week to find out why. ...
... Nothing special, just where the celestial north pole happens to point. Not the brightest star in the sky. Will not always be the north star: tune in next week to find out why. ...
Astronomical distances and Stellar magnitudes
... Astronomical distances and stellar magnitudes 1. What is meant by a light year? 2. What is meant by an astronomical unit (AU)? 3. What is meant by a parsec (pc)? 4. What is meant by a mega parsec (Mpc)? 5. What is meant by the apparent magnitude of an astronomical object? 6. Give the approximate dis ...
... Astronomical distances and stellar magnitudes 1. What is meant by a light year? 2. What is meant by an astronomical unit (AU)? 3. What is meant by a parsec (pc)? 4. What is meant by a mega parsec (Mpc)? 5. What is meant by the apparent magnitude of an astronomical object? 6. Give the approximate dis ...
STARS AND CONSTELLATIONS
... - 1926 International Astronomical Union set boundaries and added constellations to complete the sky map. - Among the newer constellations are: microscope, clock, chisel, bell, telescope, hammer and air pump. These later constellations are located in the southern hemisphere. Why? BIG DIPPER: - Ursa M ...
... - 1926 International Astronomical Union set boundaries and added constellations to complete the sky map. - Among the newer constellations are: microscope, clock, chisel, bell, telescope, hammer and air pump. These later constellations are located in the southern hemisphere. Why? BIG DIPPER: - Ursa M ...
Absolute Magnitude - School
... closer the star is to us the brighter it will appear to be. The Absolute Magnitude (M) of a star is a measure of how luminous it actually is, or rather how bright it would appear to be from a certain distance compared with every other star at the same distance. M is defined as how bright a star woul ...
... closer the star is to us the brighter it will appear to be. The Absolute Magnitude (M) of a star is a measure of how luminous it actually is, or rather how bright it would appear to be from a certain distance compared with every other star at the same distance. M is defined as how bright a star woul ...
The Zodiac - Alchemical.org
... Sumerians had seen these stars as Enki, their river god. He was the ruler of the waters of the Euphrates. The Assyrians saw him as half fish, half man, Oannes, god of wisdom. The Egyptians associated the constellation with the Nile. The ancient Greeks first saw these stars as Pan, half man, half goa ...
... Sumerians had seen these stars as Enki, their river god. He was the ruler of the waters of the Euphrates. The Assyrians saw him as half fish, half man, Oannes, god of wisdom. The Egyptians associated the constellation with the Nile. The ancient Greeks first saw these stars as Pan, half man, half goa ...
April - Bristol Astronomical Society
... large double-handed chalice of the type known in Greece as a Krater. Objects in Crater There are no Messier objects in Crater, however there are a number of galaxies from the NGC catalogue. NGC 3887 and NGC 3511 and NGC 3513 are the among the easier targets for amateur observers. NGC 3887 is an 11th ...
... large double-handed chalice of the type known in Greece as a Krater. Objects in Crater There are no Messier objects in Crater, however there are a number of galaxies from the NGC catalogue. NGC 3887 and NGC 3511 and NGC 3513 are the among the easier targets for amateur observers. NGC 3887 is an 11th ...
Chapter 26.4
... Stars that seem to form a picture. These stars are may or may not be close to one another. ...
... Stars that seem to form a picture. These stars are may or may not be close to one another. ...
PHYS 2410 General Astronomy Homework 1
... If the size of the Sun is represented by a baseball with the Earth is about 15 meters away, how far away, to scale, would the nearest stars to the Sun be? ...
... If the size of the Sun is represented by a baseball with the Earth is about 15 meters away, how far away, to scale, would the nearest stars to the Sun be? ...
chap17_s05_probs
... Given a star with an apparent magnitude of 10.0, and an absolute magnitude of 2.5, you are asked to find the distance to the star. ANSWER: Stars appear fainter if located further away, just like any luminous object. The magnitude of a star represents its brightness, either its perceived brightness, ...
... Given a star with an apparent magnitude of 10.0, and an absolute magnitude of 2.5, you are asked to find the distance to the star. ANSWER: Stars appear fainter if located further away, just like any luminous object. The magnitude of a star represents its brightness, either its perceived brightness, ...
chap17_f04_probs
... Given a star with an apparent magnitude of 10.0, and an absolute magnitude of 2.5, you are asked to find the distance to the star. ANSWER: Stars appear fainter if located further away, just like any luminous object. The magnitude of a star represents its brightness, either its perceived brightness, ...
... Given a star with an apparent magnitude of 10.0, and an absolute magnitude of 2.5, you are asked to find the distance to the star. ANSWER: Stars appear fainter if located further away, just like any luminous object. The magnitude of a star represents its brightness, either its perceived brightness, ...
a description of planets and stars you may see
... third-largest member of the Local Group of galaxies, which includes the Milky Way Galaxy, the Andromeda Galaxy. It is one of the most distant permanent objects that can be viewed with the naked eye. The Ring nebula (also known as M57) is a planetary nebula is located in the constellation of Lyra. It ...
... third-largest member of the Local Group of galaxies, which includes the Milky Way Galaxy, the Andromeda Galaxy. It is one of the most distant permanent objects that can be viewed with the naked eye. The Ring nebula (also known as M57) is a planetary nebula is located in the constellation of Lyra. It ...
Crux
Crux /ˈkrʌks/, located in the deep southern sky, is the smallest yet one of the most distinctive of the 88 modern constellations. Its name is Latin for cross, and it is dominated by a cross-shaped asterism that is commonly known as the Southern Cross. Although visible to the Ancient Greeks, it was seen as part of the constellation Centaurus, and not defined or accurately mapped till the 16th century.Known as Acrux, blue-white Alpha Crucis is the constellation's brightest star and the bottom star of the cross. Nearly as bright are Beta and Gamma, while Delta and Epsilon make up the asterism. Many of the constellation's brighter stars are members of the Scorpius–Centaurus Association, a loose group of hot blue-white stars that appear to share a common origin and motion across the Milky Way. Two star systems have been found to have planets. The constellation also contains four Cepheid variables visible to the naked eye under optimum conditions. Crux also contains the Jewel Box, a bright open cluster, and the Coalsack Nebula, the most prominent dark nebula in the sky.