Astronomical Object Essay

Purpose: One of the goals of our class is to introduce you to the world of modern astronomy. This includes the myriad of different types of objects that we observe in the sky. This assignment gives you a chance to explore this astronomical zoo by choosing an object to investigate in detail. By learning more about a specific object, you will be able to place that object into a bigger context and learn how it fits into the Cosmic Perspective we are developing.

The specific learning objective this assignment addresses is:

You will learn to identify constellations, planets, and other objects in the sky and where to look for more information about them.

The specific learning objective this assignment addresses is:

You will learn to identify constellations, planets, and other objects in the sky and where to look for more information about them.

DUE: SUNDAY March 1 @ 11:59 pm uploaded to Canvas.

Task: Research an astronomical object, then write-up a solid 2-page essay about that object with proper citations. The essay must be in a Word document or PDF and it must be uploaded to Canvas by the deadline.

Steps for success:

1. Select an astronomical object to investigate! You are welcome to pick your favorite object! Here are some places that have lists of objects:

1. 1. • Astronomy Picture of the Day:
      • NASA list of Messier objects:
      • 50 Weird objects in the sky:
      • Wiki page:

1. Feel free to select an object that is not on these lists!
2. Learn about the object. Investigate things like. When was it first observed? Are there any images of the object to share? Are there current studies of the object going on?
3. Write a high-quality 2-page essay (WITH citations!) on the object. Please include an image or two, but the pictures do not count towards the page limit.
4. Use this Citation guide if you need help on creating citations:
5. Submit your completed essay on Canvas by the deadline!
6. AI use is not permitted for this assignment! Please show me (Dr. Fisher) what YOU want to write about. I want to know what you find interesting and how our class has helped deepen your knowledge.

Skills: The purpose of this assignment is to have you:

• Practice investigating a subject and gathering legitimate information about the topic.
• Engage your creative thinking in deciding what target to investigate.
• Practice your writing skills.

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