Curious About Astronomy? Ask an Astronomer

This sixth month long exposure shows, what? Picture of the Day

View the Ask an Astronomer website and look over the top twenty-five questions ask. View other questions on topics of your interest.

Report your most interesting finds for bonus points. If you come up with a question not answered on the site. Ask and let Mr. Swafford know what you learn.

Extra Credit! Learning More About Space...

Two free open source programs that offer wonderful opportunities for star gazing, knowledge gain, and general fun are: Stellarium and Celestia.

Any student wishing to learn more will receive extra credit when he/she demonstrates there knowledge of either of these programs. "If you can show knowledge gain then your grade will be increased." 

Audio for the Textbook -Download MP3-

I have put the audio for the textbook online for anyone who would like to download it. 

http://homepage.mac.com/crswaff/Sites/Science2008_2009/Astronomy.zip