For quiz 7

Topics for next quiz:

apparent magnitude - remember the factor of 2.5 between each magnitude, and also that the scale goes from negative numbers (brightest) to positive numbers (dimmest)

absolute magnitude - a measure of the star's ACTUAL brightness (which is determined by the radius and temperature

Know the difference between apparent magnitude (m) and absolute magnitude (M).

Doppler effect - know what it is and how it works.  Review the applets if necessary.

Know your blue shift from red shift.

Basics of formation of solar system.

Formation of Moon (current theory).  FYI:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwl_JBQtH9o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibV4MdN5wo0

(If you're feeling crazy, and have a smartphone, look for the Exoplanet app.  You won't find it as cool as I do, but still.... it's neat to see how many extra-solar planets there are!)