Indigenous Astronomy Lab 1

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NAME & USERNAME: Santino Servant SS4428 SECTION: LAB 1 CONNECTING WESTERN AND INDIGENOUS ASTRONOMY INTRODUCTION This first lab will begin with an introduction to the overall lab structure. Each lab is broken up into Steps for you to complete. In Lab 1, Step 1 introduces you to some digital sky-viewing applications that may come handy in the future outdoor sky-watching exercises. To help you grasp a better idea about these sky-watching exercises, you will go outside and observe the stars and constellations in Step 2 . To finish this lab, Step 3 asks you to think about how to connect with the Indigenous astronomy through observing the sky. LEARNING GOALS The points below are the expected topics to understand by the end of this lab period. Remember to review these points before completing the lab. If you do not understand one, review the steps that cover it and discuss with your instructor. Be able to use different sky observing digital applications Express ways to connect western and Indigenous astronomies ! LAB 1-1 NAME & USERNAME: SECTION: STEP 1: USEFUL DIGITAL
APPLICATIONS Over the course of the semester, we will be viewing and calculating measurements of different sky objects. There are a few free Android and iOS applications that can help you on your astronomical journey. The main purpose of this step is to give you an idea of what these applications can do and which one you want to use this semester. We will begin with getting familiar with the free website called Stellarium , since it is required in later labs ( Polynesian Wayfinding and Maya and The Wandering Stars ). The website and its information are provided in this step along with instructor assistance with its use. We will wait until the sky is dark enough for observations to proceed to Step 2 . 1. Stellarium (Online Website): stellarium-web.org Open the website in your preferred browser and click on the various icons at the bottom of the screen to give you different information. Your instructor may show you some online tutorials (see footnote 1 ). To remove the left side bar, click on the three lines icon in the upper-left corner. Write down at least 3 different celestial objects you found. (Note that Stellarium also offers paid mobile application.) [1pt] In 2-3 sentences , explain some details the website provided and anything interesting about the website or the object. [1pt] 1 How to Use Stellarium Web, by Physics and Astronomy, University of Iowa: https://itu.physics.uiowa.edu/part-1- stellarium-web; How to use Stellarium-Web, Youtube Tutorial (6:18) by Cernan Earth and Space Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q79pfO1zbbc LAB 1-2 NAME & USERNAME: SECTION: Choose 2 applications out of the listed four (or try all!) and answer the questions below. [2pt] 2. SkyView Lite (iOS and Android) Open the application and point your device up in the air. Try locating any objects you can find and look at the information provided. You will be able to identify stars, constellations, galaxies, and satellites. Write down at least 3 different celestial objects you found. In 2-3 sentences , explain some details the app provided and anything interesting about the application or the object. 3. Star Chart (iOS and Android)
Using an Augmented Reality (AR) device, open the application and point your device up in the air. Try locating any objects you can find. Write down at least 3 different celestial objects you found. In 2-3 sentences , explain some details the app provided and anything interesting about the application or the object. Bonus: t ry locating a planet, and try the Time Shift feature by tapping on the time in the upper-right corner. LAB 1-3 NAME & USERNAME: SECTION: 4. Night Sky (iOS) or Sky Map (Android, on Google Play) Open the application on your device and point it up in the air. You will be able to explore planets, stars, and other sky objects using their AR capabilities. Write down at least 3 different celestial objects you found. In 2-3 sentences , explain some details the app provided and anything interesting about the application or the object. Bonus: Try quizzing yourself using the application to refresh on objects throughout the semester. Also try using the Planet Internal Structures capabilities to learn about the internal structure of planets in our Solar System. 5. Star Chart (Online Website): in-the-sky.org/skymap2.php A star chart is a map of the entire sky that is visible at a certain date. This website allows you to set your location, access any day, month, or year you choose, and limiting magnitudes of stars. You can also choose to display planets, deep-sky objects or constellations. Try different grids, or coordinate systems, that can be shown on the star chart. You can then export this to a PNG file. Alternatively, you can also create a hard copy your own at in-the-sky.org/planisphere/index.php. Write down at least 3 different celestial objects you found. In 2-3 sentences , explain some details the website provided and anything interesting about the website or the object. LAB 1-4 NAME & USERNAME: SECTION: STEP 2: OBSERVE THE SKY OUTDOOR SKY-WATCHING EXERCISE
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