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One homework assignment is to go to the Sommers-Bausch Observatory to view the sky on the deck, look through the telescopes and search out some constellations. The observatory is the domed building to the southwest of the Events Center right here on campus. This makes for a poor view of the stars, but it is convenient.

Below is a list of the six nights which have been reserved for our class. We will share the observatory with other sections of astronomy so it may get crowded. The sessions will run on clear nights only.  A night that has broken clouds with stars in between counts as clear, because it then usually finishes clearing up. The start time is set by the end of twilight.

Day Date Phase %   Start Time (PM)
Thursday September 2 -35 dark 8:30
Tuesday September 21 98 bright all night 8:00
Wednesday October 6 -1 dark 7:30
Monday October 25 -91 rising 7:00
Tuesday November 9 17 sets early 6:00
Thursday December 2 -8 dark 5:45

Print out this lab sheet before going to Observatory. Hand in completed forrms to Anthony.