These problems come primarily from the book and are chosen to test your understanding of the material. They are not collected nor are they worth credit in the course. It is recommended that you do them as this will help you prepare for the quizzes and the exams. Answers will be posted each week.
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| August 26 | Introduction | . |
| September 2 | Motions in the Sky | Chapter 2 - 2, 8, 11, 18 |
| September 9 | Gravity & Forces
The Solar System |
Chapter 3 -
5,
7,
13
Chapter 5 - 1, 6, 7, 9 |
| September 16 | Inner Planets | Chapter 6 -
4,
10,
17
Chapter 7 - 4, 8, 11 |
| September 23 | Gas Planets
More Gravity |
Chapter 8 - 2,8
Chapter 9 - 2,11 |
| September 30 | Moons, Rings, Asteroids,
Comets, and more |
Chapter 10 - 4,5,8,10,18
Chapter 11 - 3,12,13 |
| October 7 | Review 1 (Monday)
Exam 1 (Wednesday) |
Chapters 1-3,5-11 |
| October 14 | Light
Analyzing Starlight | Chapter 4 - 6, 9, 11, 12, 16
Chapter 8 - 12 Chapter 12 - 4, 5, 9, 13 |
| October 21 | The Sun
Star Formation |
Chapter 13 - 1, 7, 11, 12
Chapter 14 - 2, 9, 11 |
| October 28 | Star Life
Black Holes, Supernova, White Dwarfs, and More |
Chapter 15 - 1, 4, 10, 13
Chapter 16 - 4, 7, 8, 14 |
| November 4 | Review 2 (Monday)
Exam 2 (Wednesday) |
Chapters 1-16, emphasis on 4,12-16 |
| November 11 | Galaxies | Chapter 17 - 6, 7, 15 |
| November 18 | The Milky Way
Expanding Universe |
Chapter 18 - 5, 7, 10
Chapter 19 - 1, 5, 7, 9, 11 |
| November 25 | Structure of the Universe | Chapter 20 - 5, 7, 8 |
| December 2 | The Great Questions |