Astronomy 211: The Solar System

Course Links

Syllabus (pdf)

Dr. Kirkman's CSB/SJU Astronomy Site -- has many useful resources, including tutorials and old tests.

Foundations of Astronomy -- textbook site.

Material from lecture -- handouts, pictures, etc. from lecture.

Science Policy Discussion -- links for the science policy discussion.

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Other Links

SpaceWeather.com -- NASA site providing news and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids
SPACE.com -- Commerical site with information about space
NASA -- Main NASA Site
Auroral Activity Observation Network -- tracks observations of aurora from the Earth by amateurs and professionals
Astronomy HyperText Book -- notes on selected topics covered in astronomy.
The Electronic Universe -- information on some recent topics in astronmy.
Heavens-Above Main Page -- has information about all of the objects you might see in the sky, including nice coverage of satellites.
Astronomy Notes -- nice set of notes on about the same level as our textbook.
Planet Quest -- A site devoted to the study of extra-solar planets
The Exploration of the Earth's Magnetosphere -- A site that explains the Magnetosphere at a level appropriate to this course.
Astronomy Picture of the Day -- Great astronomy pictures, a new one everyday.