Q&A: I failed Chemistry and i want to do Astronomy?
Query by Emre: I failed Chemistry and i want to do Astronomy?
I genuinely want to Astronomy but it consists of Chemistry. But i failed Chemistry but can i nonetheless do Astronomy.
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Reply by starryskyn
You will have to have a ton extra math than Chemistry ever before got you into.
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Question by confugio: Where can I come across lab modules to use telescopes for an astronomy program?
I’m an astronomy teacher searching to create a evening observation session element for my class. Nevertheless I don’t have several strategies on what sort of factors I can do with telescopes. Probably anyone took a program in telescopes or know of a place exactly where I can come across information about this.
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Reply by Nyx
Here’s a list from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) -
http://www.rasc.ca/training/teachers/curriculum.shtml
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific -
http://www.astrosociety.org/schooling.html
NASA’s “Solar Process Ambassador” system -
http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/ambassador/
Astronomy Training Evaluate -
http://aer.aas.org/
AAVSO (American Association of Variable Star Observers) -
http://www.aavso.org/schooling
Citizen Sky -
http://www.citizensky.org/
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May 8th, 2011 at 10:53 am
Astronomy can involve chemistry but it doesn’t have to involve a lot. There are only a handful of common molecules and elements in Astronomy but it really depends on what field of Astronomy you want to get in to.
May 8th, 2011 at 11:08 am
Astronomy is really mathematical.
It doesn’t involve a huge amount of chemistry, but I’d still want to pass it before moving on. If you’re talking about doing it at uni, I’d speak to a lecturer.
May 8th, 2011 at 11:44 am
perhaps you would do better studying Economics? Social Science? Geography?
if your interest in astronomy is just observational, you could be a librarian and still be a member of an astronomical society. After all, I am a member AND didn’t have to give up my exciting life as a hobo.
May 8th, 2011 at 11:59 am
You need high level maths, including calculus, and physics more than chemistry, but chemistry is also needed in studies of the interior of the sun etc, Try to get some tutoring.
May 8th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
http://www.physics.uiowa.edu/~hbryce/fall07/lab5.pdf
http://www.astro.virginia.edu/class/labs/telobs.pdf
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?ean=9780534379773&z=y
I hope this helps.
May 8th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
One possibility would be to contact the astronomy dept. at a local college or university and see if they offer any sort of programs. You could also try to find a local “skywatchers” club. I think that people that do such things are usually very open and very helpful.
You could also check amazon for beginner telescope books (I’ll add a couple to this answer).
Another thing to consider is using binoculars. If you do not already have access to telescopes, I would guess (but could be absolutely wrong!) that enough of the people taking the course have access to reasonable binoculars (on average, each class will have one parent who is a bird watcher, a couple who are hunters, and—if you’re lucky—a voyeur or two). I’ve heard from astronomer friends that binoculars are an excellent way to start looking at the sky.
May 8th, 2011 at 1:17 pm
I love fiddling around with my telescope just in the back yard. Over the years, i have learned a few tricks. Here are some good books to get you started.
Star Ware: The Amateur Astronomer’s Guide to Choosing, Buying, and Using Telescopes and Accessories by Philip S. Harrington
Astronomy Hacks: Tips and Tools for Observing the Night Sky (Hacks) by Robert Thompson and Barbara Fritchman Thompson
Telescope Power: Fantastic Activities & Easy Projects for Young Astronomers by Gregory L. Matloff
If there is a school nearby, pqarticularly a university with a large telescope, you may be able to arrange a night time field trip to see that.