Foundations of Observational Astronomy: The Moon, the Seasons, and Mapping the Sky

This video is the first in the series of combined videos of Module 1 of my complete undergraduate course in introductory Astronomy. All the topics that you would learn in such a course are in this one video.
This series tracks standard introductory textbook material that you would find at any university.

[@CatFish107]

I was a little kid getting dragged out of bed to see a famous comet. Hopefully I live long enough to see its return.

[@Sizzle4242]

Thank you for continuing to make these great lessons! I really learn a lot each time I watch them.

[@JasonKendallAstronomer]

Glad you like them!

[@kellychuba]

Oh if you only knew how often your lectures play in this house. We are big fans. #teamPluto

[@sakelaine2953]

Yes. I shall learn the secrets of the stars.

[@josephshaff5194]

Great observational clips of Lunar Eclipses Professor ! It's encouraging me to get out there. Especially after some modifications to my small Newtonian. Threw a true Parabolic Mirror in 114 mm, added a Dual Speed GSO Focuser that can accept 2 in. eyepieces, added small tracking motor, revamped Finderscope, Celestrons 114 EQ Astromaster improved ! I would like to inquire if you has yet tried the "Oculars", "Plug In", in Stellarium it has really helped me select Eyepiece and with redesign for Planet viewing. If not I would encourage giving it a try. I notice there is a bit more fuzzyness than my scope actually has on Jupiter and Saturn. I look forward to trying a 2.3 mm Wide Eyepiece f/ Celestron and a better than stock Secondary Mirror as fortune allows me. Cheers! Clear Skies! Unfortunately for me I'm in PNW and go off others observations throughout most of the yr. except for a couple months of the yr. Probably nothing short of amazing I would continue to opt. to Major in Physics!

[@albertaoridge]

Thank you for this! Loved it as usual. Amazing work

[@JasonKendallAstronomer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@akintundelawrence4274]

Great job!!’

[@mariannepedersenhagen6760]

Love it ❤ Greetings from Norway ❤

[@JasonKendallAstronomer]

Thank you! 😃

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I´m searching astrnomers observation networks! Maybe some pro can give me direction please? THX

[@JasonKendallAstronomer]

Check out NASA Night Sky Network: nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov It’s filled with university and amateur clubs and organizations from across the US.