Sky Observation Project
by Liz LaRosa
Name _____________________________________________ Homeroom _____________ DUE DATE _________
Parent Signature ____________________________________ Observation # 1 2 3 4 5 (Circle)
Directions:
You are to make 1 weekly observation between a Thursday and the following Wednesday night.
Hand in observation on Thursday during class. (Don't procrastinate! Weather conditions may not be suitable)
Use your planisphere or other star charts to orientate yourself.
Spend 10-15 minutes carefully observing and recording what you see.
| Sun Rise
_________ am
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Date : Location: Time: ___________am/pm |
| Sun Set
_________ pm
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Viewing condition: |
| Moon Rise
_______ am/pm
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Color Sketch of Observation: Be sure to include landmarks such as the Horizon, trees, buildings,& label North, South, East and West. Also note at least one major constellation, such as the Big Dipper, Little Dipper, Cassiopeia, or Orion |
| Moon Set
_______am/pm
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Sketch of Moon & Phase (if seen) |
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