January 31, 2014

The month of January came and gone, like a speed of light. Please write a synopsis regarding Annie Jump Cannon, and how her work and achievements affect/change the world.  

January 29, 2014

Based on today's Power point "Star cycle and zone" lesson, please answer the following questions

How do stars begin and end?  

What powers a star?

How are elements made?

What is the life cycle of a star?

January 28, 2014

Mathematics  Order of Operation

Homework      (PEMDAS)

Solve Y:

( 2 x 3 )² / 4 = Y + 3

4² + 2³  x 5 = Y + 5 x 2

14 – 9 ( 6² x 2² ) = 6 x 2 + Y

12 / 2 ( 5 + 9 ) x 2 = Y + 5² – 3

8³ + 2³ – 3³ = 2³ + 8³ - Y

( 3² x 2² ) 2 + 5 = Y + 4 x 2²

25 + ( 9² – 8² + (4 x 6) – 15 )² = 90 + 5² + Y

January 27, 2014

Compare and contrast the work/duties you perform at 369th Armory to the work that an astronomer such as Annie Jump Cannon does. 

What skills must you have? 

What type of tools do you use? 

Where would you get the training?

What type of education do you need to understand the terms used at a construction Site or building maintenance in a building or in astronomy?   

Please be sure to write in complete sentences. 

January 24, 2014

Let's have a short take home quiz of what we learned so far in regards to Annie Cannon and the Stars.

1.  Who is Annie Jump Cannon and what accomplishment did she achieved?

2.  What is the stellar classification code? What is the mnemonics that astronomers use?

3.  What are the three things that need to be present in order to form a star?

4.  What is a STAR?  What is it made of?

5.  What is the difference between a star, planet, meteor, asteroid and moon?

January 21, 2014

Using the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram to answer the following questions

January 17, 2014

Based on today's lesson on our SUN,  please answer the following question.


What does the sun provides us with?


How far is the sun from earth?


How many layers are there in the sun?


What are sunspots?


How hot is the core of the sun?