The Virginia Tech Astronomy and Astrophysics Homepage
The Combined Homepage for the Physics 1055-1056,1155-1156,3154,3655-3656 Courses
Course Websites, Times, Locations, and Instructors for the Current Semester
Fall 2012 (not up-to-date)
CRN |
Course Website |
Course Name |
Time & Place |
Instructor |
15421 |
Phys 1056 |
Introduction to Astronomy I |
MWF
1:25PM-2:15PM Squires Colonial |
Nahum Arav
arav-AT-vt.edu |
multiple |
Phys 1156 |
Astronomy Lab |
Weeknights
8:00-9:50PM Hahn N 103 |
John Simonetti
jsimonetti-AT-vt.edu |
15547 |
Phys 3154 |
Observational Astrophysics |
Tuesday, Thursday
12:30PM-1:45PM Hahn N 103 |
John Simonetti
jsimonetti-AT-vt.edu |
15580 |
Phys 3656 |
Introduction to Astrophysics I |
MWF
11:15AM-12:05PM Robeson 105 |
John Simonetti
jsimonetti-AT-vt.edu |
Astronomy Minor
The Deparment of Physics offers an Astronomy Minor.
The astronomy and astrophysics courses offered by the department form
part of the requirements for the minor. These courses include those
listed above, available this semester. The Astronomy Minor is open to all undergraduate
students. It is specifically designed for those students with a deep interest in astronomy
and/or plans for obtaining a graduate degree in Astronomy or Astrophysics.
Sky Image Processor (SIP)
SIP is a web-based Java
program that enables students to process and analyze astronomical images
in a web browser. SIP was written by John Simonetti. SIP is used in the
Astronomy Lab, Observational Astrophysics, by students at other
institutions as part of their courses, by amateur astronomers, and by
professional astronomers.
Some Interesting Astronomy Sites
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Sky and Telescope's webpage on Pronouncing Constellation Names
- Sky and Telescope's webpage on how to pronounce constellation names. Includes mpg files so you
can actually hear the pronunciations, and interesting historical information.
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Astronomy Picture of the Day
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A great blend of information concerning a different subject each day.
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Space Telescope Science Institute
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The home page for the Hubble Space Telescope --- lots of the latest images,
etc.
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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The home page for the JPL --- images from the surface of Mars, etc.
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NASA
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The home page for the NASA.
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National Radio Astronomy Observatory
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The latest in radio astronomy. We astronomers in the department have strong
connections with NRAO.
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SETI@home
- Participate in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI)
by running a screen saver on your computer which analyzes data collected
at major radio observatories.
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Sky and Telescope Magazine
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This website contains lots of information on astronomy
of interest to anyone who looks up at night. The magazine contains popular
articles on astronomy and astrophysics.
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Astronomy Magazine
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Also contains lots of information on astronomy of interest to anyone who
looks up at night. The magazine contains popular articles on astronomy
and astrophysics.
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Astronomy Now
- UK astronomy periodical website. Contains lots of news articles on astronomy.
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PBS Online
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The homepage for the Public Broadcasting System. PBS often has programs
on science and technology.
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The Universe Today
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What's news in Astronomy
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Physics.org
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Presents up-to-date news on physics and astrophysics. Many links to on-line articles
explaining things. Lots more.
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PhysLink
- As it says at their website one purpose of is to "provide
comprehensive research and education tools to physicists, engineers,
educators, students and all other curious minds."
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Virginia Tech Library
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The homepage for the Library.
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The World Wide Web Consortium
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The W3C is the organization devoted to the realization of the full potential
of the Web. It was founded by the creator of the World Wide Web Tim
Berners-Lee (yes, there was a single individual who can be credited
with the invention of the Web!).
This page is maintained by John Simonetti
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