https://www.itelescope.net

We will use iTelescope to take pictures of deep-sky objects. Browse their website using the link given above.

The very first thing an astronomer does as part of her observation is to select an ‘interesting’ astronomical object. We will do the same. What do I mean by ‘interesting’? Well, you will decide that by yourself. I can only suggest 3 criteria for finding something interesting: truth, beauty and order. Select something orderly and beautiful and something that can help us get closer to the truth about our place in the universe.

Each group has to use the iTelescope Planner for selecting at least 3 objects of interest. Go to the linked website and select Utah Desert Remote Observatories as your ‘Site,’ and give the date of a specific session of the semester. Remember that you have to give the time in