Who’s up for a fun assignment? :-D

I decided that since mythology does in a sense go along with constellations, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to touch on it a bit. I don’t plan to do this often, as astronomy and mythology are not entirely related to each other. However, one will find many stories attached to the countless constellations in our sky, ( Read more... )

Hello all! Sorry about the delay in posting points, but they are finally up, so be sure to check the user info!

I've noticed that there's been some confusion as to what specifically I've been looking for in the constellations I'm asking for, so I figured that I'd post correct versions of this assignment's constellations, just so you can know why ( Read more... )

Hey all, I'm back! Just thought I'd remind you that Assignments 2b and 2c are due Tuesday. Please don't forget, very easy points!!


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Hey there guys! I just thought I'd remind you all that starting today, in fact in about fifteen minutes, I will be unable to have computer access until around Saturday afternoon, so if you have any questions for me between now and then, feel free to email me and I promise I'll answer any and all questions you have as soon as I get back. Feel free ( Read more... )

Here’s the deal, guys - two assignments instead of one. Next week I’m going to be out of town and unable to have computer access of any kind, so I won’t be able to grade homework. So I’m posting the next two assignments instead of just one. But don’t worry; I’m going to be nice. I’m sure most of you by now are thinking, “Oh my God, we have to turn ( Read more... )

Points for Assignment #2a are up! For those of you who haven't turned it in yet, you still have until midnight ET to turn it in and still have the chance of receiving full credit. After that, you can still turn it in until Friday, July 28, but you will only be able to receive up to 40 points. After that, I will not be accepting the assignment!

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Hello all! Just a reminder that Assignment 2a is due tomorrow, and if you haven't done it yet then please do so! Who doesn't want a possible 60 points for their House, right? =D


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Hello astronomers! One quick thing: If you have joined this community late (IE, after the first assignment was given), please check the community's user info for a survey to fill out and send to me. I ask that all members of the community please fill this out. Thanks!


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Okay, I lied. I'm actually posting the first real assignment today. ^o^

From Assignment #1, I derived that, as expected, constellations are obviously the most anticipated aspect of this course, so by popular demand, constellations will be the topic of our first real assignment.

Constellations, when delved into thoroughly, can be a very complex ( Read more... )

Points are now posted! Thanks to all that completed the opening assignment!

For those of you who didn't complete the assignment (there were only two, I believe), you have until midnight ET to complete it and still get full credit! After that, you can still turn it in until Friday, July 21st, but as it would be turned in late I will only reward ( Read more... )