Astronomy 122&, Stars and Galaxies

Fall 2009

J. B. Kaler



The variable star project is due Wed., Dec. 2.

If you are enrolled in 199, please hand in a 1500 word paper on any astronomical subject of your choosing.

The answers to the second hour exam have been posted.

New reading, Chapters 16 and 17, has been posted.

Access your grade on Compass.

Jerry Xue's office hours are (for now) Tu-Th 9-10, M 3-4.

In addition to the textbook reading, please read Measuring the Sky for background. You will not be responsible for this material on exams.


  • Syllabus and Course Information
  • Observations of Long Period Variable Stars with Stardial
  • New Reading and Topics
  • Old Reading and Topics
  • Homework A --- Answers
  • Homework B --- Answers
  • Homework C --- Answers
  • Homework D --- Answers
  • Homework E --- Answers
  • Homework F --- Answers

  • Hour Exam 1 Answers
  • Hour Exam 2 Answers
  • Astronomical Misconceptions
  • Skylights
  • Stars of the Week