Lab Information for AST111


Sample Lab Report
Lab 1: First Observing Trip Lab   Observing Plan due Sept 11, Reports due Thursday Sept 18
Lab 2: Sun Spot Lab (pdf)  (doc)   Reports due Thursday Oct 2
Lab 3: Lunar Crater Lab  Reports due Thursday
Lab 4: CCD Lab  Reports due Thursday
Lab 5: CLEA moons of Jupiter lab manual   Reports due Thursday
CLEA website Software can be downloaded from this site.
Lab 6: TBA   Reports due Thursday
Before you head out to the Observatory:
  1. Email or call kholmes@facilities.rochester.edu
    Kurt Holmes, the caretaker, to let him know you are coming.
  2. Have a list of targets.
  3. Have a watch with a second hand set to UT (universal time). Check web sites given below to make sure of date and time.
  4. Have a map and a set of keys.
  5. Bring warm clothes, food and drinks.

Mees Obseratory Checklist
Map to Mees Obseratory
Mees Contact Information
US Naval Observatory UT Clock
Another Naval Observatory UT clock