Homework #7: Sun and observing stars

Here is a relatively short homework assignment covering 'order of magnitude', the Sun, and an quick intro to measuring distance to nearby stars using the parsec.  You will want to read the Canvas wiki page on Orders of Magnitude and the link to logarithmic scales (http://study.com/academy/lesson/logarithmic-scale-definition-lesson-quiz.html).

Also check out the online textbook for descriptions of the Sun and nuclear fusion:

Chapter 11 - Our Sun: The Nearest Star

• The Sun
• The Nearest Star
• Properties of the Sun
• Energy from Atomic Nuclei
• Mass Energy Conversion
• Examples of Mass Energy Conversion
• Nuclear Reactions in the Sun
• The Sun's Interior
• Energy Flow in the Sun

Lastly, you'll want to check out and spend some time with the animation http://astro.unl.edu/classaction/animations/stellarprops/parallaxdiag.html

Homework is due by 11pm Friday Nov. 4.  Late submissions will not be accepted.