Your task is to set up and align the 8” telescope, find three different sky objects, and
accurately describe some aspects of these objects that astronomers consider to be
important.
Level 3: Student completes all aspects of task quickly and efficiently and is able to
answer questions about the equipment used and objects observed beyond what is
obvious. The tasks are:
1. align telescope mount with north celestial pole;
2. align finder telescope with primary telescope;
3. center on target object;
4. select and focus appropriate eyepiece;
5. provide information about the target beyond the literal descriptive level; and
6. answer questions about the target correctly.
Level 2: Student completes all aspects of task and provides descriptive information
about the equipment and objects observed.
Level 1: Student is not able to complete all aspects of task or is not able to sufficient
provide information about the equipment used or objects observed.
Level 0: No attempt or meaningful effort obvious.