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"Experiences in Astronomy is a foundation for teaching an astronomy laboratory class at an entry college level. This text contains many exercises, data, charts and information that will allow the beginner to ""experience"" astronomy using hands on observations. This workbook concentrates on beginning astronomy and observational astronomy. Students will learn: The major stars and constellations The rising and setting of the stars Earth and sky motions Locating the planets Experiences in Astronomy features many inside and outside exercises, some including planetarium use, for unaided eye observations and classroom work. Experiences in Astronomy includes exercises about: Stellar evolution Hertzprung-Russell Diagram Spectroscopic parallax Variable stars **Supplemental star charts include interesting celestial objects for binocular and telescopic observation."

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