Basics of astronomy (AST)

The basics of astronomy section (AST) consists of a series of topics which are intended to impart basic astronomical knowledge.

• AST 1 Coordinate systems
  responsible person: Rita Gautschy

• AST 2 Seasons
  responsible person: tbd

• AST 3 Solar motion
  responsible person: Steven Gullberg

• AST 4 Lunar motion
  responsible person: A. César González-García

• AST 5 Motion of fixed stars
  responsible person: tbd

• AST 6 Displacement of constellations
  responsible person: tbd

• AST 7 Influence of the atmosphere
  responsible person: tbd

• AST 8 Concept of arcus visionis
  responsible person: tbd

• AST 9 Lunar and solar eclipses
  responsible person: John Steele

• AST 10 Visibility of the planets
  responsible person: tbd

• AST 11 Time difference ΔT
  responsile person: Rita Gautschy

• AST 12 Useful tools and what to be aware of
  responsible person: Georg Zotti

• AST 13 Calendars
  responsible person: Juan Belmonte