Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away…. Actually, the galaxy isnt that far away. In fact, we live in it. Its called the Milky Way. The Milky Way is a spiral.
Eclipses Eclipses are named after the object that “disappears” Lunar eclipse: Solar eclipse: Moon “disappears” Sun “disappears” Geometry: Sun – Earth –
Today’s Astro 3 class: l Cookies are available for the starving: çOatmeal raisin walnut çChocolate chip ç(one at a time, please) l Cell phones off now,
Solar System Astronomers have always noticed planets, the stars, and the moons. We will use the powerful and still emerging perspective of comparative.
A look at our nearest neighbor in Space! The Moon Free powerpoints at .
Late Work Due 12/20/13 Remember ain’t no butts about it! Sticking your head in the sand won’t make the deadlines go away 11 Days Remain.
Chapter 15 The Formation of Planetary Systems
Chapter 0: Charting the Heavens
Eclipses (23). Eclipses occur when the moon or sun moves into the moon’s or Earth’s shadow. Parts of a shadow: –Umbra: total shadow – complete eclipse.
Our Moon. Goals of this Lecture Understand the Lunar Phases Introduce tides and tidal forces Understand Lunar Eclipses Understand Solar Eclipses.
Chapter 1 Astronomy Today 7th Edition Chaisson/McMillan
Astronomy 340 Fall 2007
