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Astronomy – Observing Projects – Telescope – 25 Points
Objective: View celestial objects through a telescope.
Credit: Credit (25 points) is granted only if the weather permits you to see some celestial objects through a telescope. All of the telescope locations have the possibility of completing Moon Craters (10 points) if the Moon is visible at the time of telescope observations. Some locations have the possibility of including Star Gazing (25 points) if a knowledgeable person is able to give you a tour of the constellations in the sky.
************Earning Credit for Telescope OPTION 1 of 7 (BEST)****************************************
This option includes “Telescopes-25 points” & “Star Gazing-25 points” so it is the BEST of these options.
WHO: Amateur astronomers from the MN Astronomical Society (MAS) www.mnastro.org
WHAT: Public star parties
WHERE: Eagle Lake Observatory at Baylor Regional Park (45 minutes to an hour drive from MCTC)
10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN 55397 Click here for a map.
WHEN: Every other Saturday evening (mid-March through mid-November)
See the Astronomy Calendar at http://www.mctcteach.org/astronomy
or the MAS calendar at http://www.mnastro.org/events/elo-public-star-parties/
COST: $5 park entry fee per car
PRINT: Print the Baylor Star Party Verification sheet for cost, directions and signatures. http://mctcteach.org/astronomy/Astronomy1110/Handouts/StarPartyVerificationBaylor.pdf
************Earning Credit for Telescope OPTION 2 of 7***********************************************
WHO: Ron Schmit, instructor and NASA Solar System Ambassador
WHAT: Public telescope observing sessions, weather permitting
WHERE: Jackson Middle School Observatory (JMSO)
6000 – 109th Avenue N, Champlin, MN 55316
Map and further information at http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/Page/3677
WHEN: Check their website!
COST: Free
PRINT: Print Verification sheet for directions and signatures. http://mctcteach.org/astronomy/Astronomy1110/Handouts/TelescopeVerificationJackson.pdf
************Earning Credit for Telescope OPTION 3 of 7***********************************************
WHO: Eisenhower Community Center volunteers
WHAT: Public telescope observing sessions, weather permitting
WHERE: Eisenhower Community Center located on Hwy 7 in Hopkins
http://www.hopkinsschools.org/community-education/adult-programs/eisenhower-observatory
WHEN: See their website.
COST: Small donation recommended
RESERVATIONS: Reservations are needed. Make reservations here:
https://hopkins.ce.feepay.com/course/winter-spring-adult-2017/observatory-viewing-night
PRINT: Print Verification sheet for directions and signatures. http://mctcteach.org/astronomy/Astronomy1110/Handouts/TelescopeVerificationEisenhower.pdf
************Earning Credit for Telescope OPTION 4 of 7***********************************************
WHO: MN Institute for Astrophysics Public Telescope Viewing & Presentation
WHAT: Public telescope observing, weather permitting
WHERE: Tate Laboratory of Physics, Room 510-02, 116 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
See http://www.astro.umn.edu/outreach/pubnight/
WHEN: Every Friday during the school year. Approximately 8-10pm
COST: Free
PRINT: Print Verification sheet for directions and signatures.
http://mctcteach.org/astronomy/Astronomy1110/Handouts/TelescopeVerificationUM.pdf
************Earning Credit for Telescope OPTION 5 of 7***********************************************
WHO: Students and faculty from the Astronomy Department at the Macalester College
WHAT: Public telescope observing sessions, weather permitting
WHERE: Olin-Rice Hall on the campus of Macalester College
See http://www.macalester.edu/academics/physics/astronomy/publicnights/
WHEN: Some nights during Fall and Spring terms. See their website.
COST: Free
PRINT: Print Verification sheet for directions and signatures. http://mctcteach.org/astronomy/Astronomy1110/Handouts/TelescopeVerificationMac.pdf
************Earning Credit for Telescope OPTION 6 of 7***********************************************
WHO: Students and faculty from the Astronomy Department at the College of St Thomas
WHAT: Public telescope observing sessions, weather permitting
WHERE: Owens Science Hall (OWS 150 (the 3M Auditorium)) on the St Paul campus of St Thomas
See http://www.stthomas.edu/observatory/
WHEN: Some nights during Fall and Spring terms. See their website.
COST: Free
PRINT: Print Verification sheet for directions and signatures. http://mctcteach.org/astronomy/Astronomy1110/Handouts/TelescopeVerificationStThomas.pdf
************Earning Credit for Telescope OPTION 7 of 7***********************************************
If you or a friend have a telescope and know how to use it, talk to the instructor.
Revised 28 November 2017