Chapter 1 Assignment

Instructions

1. Take a look at videos linked below that discuss some fundamental ideas about astronomy.

2. Complete Discussion 1A

3. Complete the chapter quiz.

Sections.

1-1.  What is astronomy?  This video Links to an external site. gives a quick overview.

1-2. The Scientific Method as explained by Sal Khan Links to an external site..  And, as it applies to astronomy Links to an external site..

1-3.  Laws of nature with mathematician Freeman Dyson Links to an external site. RIP.

1-4.  Scientific Notation described Links to an external site..  Powers of ten and Scientific Notation Links to an external site..

1-5.  Consequences of Light Travel time with Don Lincoln Links to an external site.. 

1-5.  Faster than light travel?  It is possible with a caveat according to Neil deGrasse Tyson. Links to an external site.

1-6.  A quick tour Links to an external site. of the known universe (short)

1-6.  Journey Links to an external site. through the universe (quite long ~90 minutes)

1- 7.  See universal scales with Rondo and Frank in Frankenstein’s Lab Links to an external site..

1-7.  Large scale structure of the universe with Kip Thorne Links to an external site. (technical advisor for the movie “Interstellar”)

1-7.  Large scale structure of the universe - simulation Links to an external site.

1-8.  What if our universe is an atom?  (speculation Links to an external site.)

1-8.  Small scales with Sal Khan Links to an external site..

Respond to the prompts at Discussion 1A.

Complete the Chapter 1 Quiz.