The Sun and its Planets
ASTR 101 - Fall 2019

Prof. Stacy McGaugh
stacy.mcgaugh [at] case.edu
Sears 558; 368-1808
Office Hours: MT 1-2PM

TA Ray Garner
crg56 [at] case.edu
Sears 561; 368-3896
Office Hours: M 10-11AM, W 2-3PM

Time: Tu Th 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Room: Nord 410

Textbook
The Cosmic Perspective
The Solar System
Eighth edition, paper or electronic
Bennett, Donahue, Schneider, & Voit

Electronic materials: Mastering Astronomy
Instructions for accessing electronic materials

The text is for reference outside of class;
you do not need to bring it to class
Jupiter up close, as seen by Juno

Syllabus

  • Practice Exam

  • The PDF syllabus is printed from the above links, which are kept updated should exam dates change due to weather, etc.

    Course News

    Please evaluate this course.
    Evaluations are open now through Wednesday, December 18.

    Grades will be posted to SIS around that time.
    All graded work may be picked up from Agnes Torontali (Sears 567)

    Miscellany

    Glossary of Astronomy terms
    Stellarium freeware (as seen in lecture!)
    World Wide Telescope
    Astronomy Picture of the Day
    Moon formation video
    Further Links for the curious.