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Astro
1050 Mon. Sep. 11, 2002
Today: Cycles of the Sky
Phases of
the Moon and Eclipses
Lots of
Harvard grads DONT KNOW this stuff!
Reading in Horizons:
For
Friday: Chapter 4
Reminder: Homework (fixed!) on
WebCT, due Monday
Special Note: I like to think that science, particularly astronomy with its cosmic perspective,
represents the opposite view to that of close-minded fundamentalist zealots who commit heinous acts of
terrorism.
Old extras: Planets with very elliptical orbits: Helliconia Spring by Brian Aldiss
Thirteen Zodiac constellations, extra is Ophiuchus!