Virtual Observations

This does not require that you go outside and make any actual observations but instead do virtual observations using the internet. Below is a list of 50 objects to locate. For all the objects you must find and record what constellation it is in. Next, describe what type of object it is. The following are some, but not all, of the possibilities: planetary nebula, supernova remnant, black hole, quasar, emission nebula, absorption nebula, reflection nebula, spiral galaxy, elliptical galaxy, irregular galaxy, open cluster, globular cluster, double star or variable star. Finally, find the distance to the object and its apparent magnitude. Most, if not all, of the objects can be found using Google. On the web you might also try the Interactive NGC/IC Catalog Online (a link can be found in the Astronomy Links on the APSU Astronomy website). Put all the information you find into a neat table that can be easily read. Include a brief introduction and cover page with your Virtual Observations report. The Virtual Observations report is due Friday April 5