Forward... Astronomy 105 - Dr. Dan Bruton
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Astronomy 105 is a survey course that will stress the historical and descriptive aspects of our knowledge of astronomy. The major aim will be to give each student an appreciation and understanding of the scope and content of our universe. A conceptual rather than a mathematical point of view is emphasized.

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Dan Bruton, Ph.D
astro@sfasu.edu

Astronomy 105
Classical and Modern Astronomy

Professor:
   Dr. Dan Bruton
   SFA Observatory
   Department of Astronomy and Astronomy
   Stephen F. Austin State University

Text: 
   The Essential Cosmic Perspective
   Mastering Astronomy Website

Information:
   Lecture Syllabus
   Lecture Calendar
   Lab Syllabus
   Office Hours
   Course Grades
Summer 1 2009 Calendar
Posted: Jul 6, 2009
We will meet in room 323 of the science building for lecture rather than room 101 of the math building.
Homework Help -- Chapter 3 Problem 7
Posted: Jun 14, 2009
Powers of 10
Posted: Jun 9, 2009
Cosmic Odyssey
Posted: May 28, 2009

Motion of the Sun above the Artic Circle
Posted: May 22, 2009
 

Hubble Space Telescope
Posted: May 21, 2009
 
 
 
Time Lapse of Milky Way Rising:  http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=7f4_1242742892
Night Lab
Posted: Jan 15, 2009
Everyone will be riding the bus to the SFA Observatory from the computer bus stop behind the math building and library. 
 
The bus will leave promptly from the bus stop so you should plan to arrive 15 minutes early.
 
 
 
Although you will not need driving directions, the video below shows you where we are going.

Message Board
Posted: Jan 7, 2009
The text for AST105 is the 4th or 5th edition of The Essential Cosmic Perspective by Jeff Bennett.
 
The Astronomy Laboratory is a co-requisite and a new edition of the lab manual is available in the bookstore.
 
 
Hydrogen Balloon on 3/14/2009
Posted: Mar 14, 2008
Thank you everyone for the pics and video.