Introduction

Module Objectives

1. You will be able to reference and cite references for sources using the Harvard SAGE style.
2. You will be able to identify objects in the sky and distinguish astronomical objects from other sky objects.
3. You will be able to relate the sky, ground, and Sun's apparent motion through the sky to the cardinal directions.
4. You will be able to use the degree-minute-second system for measuring angles.

Module Structure

• Readings
  • Textbook Section
    • 2.1 The Sky Above
  • Online Resources
    • Altitude & Azimuth: The Horizontal Coordinate System
    • A Handy Guide to Measuring the Sky
• Reading Check
  • Check Your Sky Reading
• Activities
  • Build Sky Pages in Your Star Group
  • Discuss Things in the Sky with the Class
  • Discuss the Ferguson Wharf Timelaps with Your Greek Letter Group
  • Make Observations of the Sky for the Sky Module
• Learning Check
  • Check Your Sky Module Learning
• Reflection
  • Reflect on Sky Module Time