Astronomy Club Camping Proposal
3/16/15
Audrey Sutton
Date of the trip: 3/19/15-3/20/15
Why I would like to go:
I would like to participate on the Astronomy Club Camping trip in Laguna because, I have recently joined Astronomy Club and I haven't yet gone on a camping trip with them. I am really interested in Astronomy and I would like to learn and get a closer look at constellations, solar flares, the sun, our moon. I really would like to try astrophotography and learn the constellations and just look through a telescope. Also when camping it is much easier to, see the sky because there is light pollution in the city. It is so amazing that there is so much beyond what is on earth and so much of our galaxy is undiscovered.
Things I would like to complete while in Laguna:
During the camping trip I would definitely like to try astrophotography. I will bring my dslr camera. I would like to learn the basics of astrophotography and take at least one picture by my self with little to no assistance. If possible I would like to see in the telescope, solar flares, the moon, the rings of saturn, mars, stars. I would also like to look at constellations and shooting stars with the bare eye and learn new constellations. I could use this app called star chart that Maia showed me. That shows you where constellations are wherever you look. Some of the constellations I would like to learn and find are, the seven sisters, Cancer, Cassiopeia the Queen, Orion, Virgo, Lynx, Leo. Before the trip I will make sure to research the constellations so that I can find them easier. If I have time I will draw a quick sketch of what the constellations I find look like, so that I could remember them in the future and record them on my blog.
Procedure:
http://stardate.org/nightsky/constellations
http://www.astropix.com/HTML/I_ASTROP/TOC_AP.HTM
http://www.astropix.com/HTML/I_ASTROP/QUICK.HTM
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-resources/astrophotography-tips/deep-sky-astrophotography-with-digital-cameras/
http://www.opticsplanet.com/howto/how-to-use-a-telescope.html
http://petapixel.com/2014/03/28/prep-work-post-processing-depth-star-photography-tutorial/
Approved Points: 50
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Ice Cream Lab Proposal - Maia Cherin & Audrey Sutton
(This experiment will be done in class)
Experiment Description: We will be creating our own raspberry flavored ice cream in class, using the cuisinart ice cream maker.
Chemical Reactions: There are no potential chemical reactions in the ice cream making process. There will only be a phase change with the ice cream freezing.
Sources:
The Recipe: http://www.ourtableforseven.com/2013/06/raspberry-brown-sugar-chocolate-ice.html
Ice cream Supplies
Ingredients:
How to use the Ice Cream maker:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61FP5fFX1MS.pdf
https://www.cuisinart.com/recipes.html
Points Approved: 30
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Erupting Snow Experiment
Group: Maia Cherin, Audrey Sutton, Morgan Hayman
This experiment will be performed in class
Experiment Description:
In this experiment we will be creating our own artificial snow, and making it erupt.
Chemical Reaction:
The chemical reaction that takes in this experiment happens when the baking soda, which is a bicarbonate (NaHCO3), and vinegar, which is an acetic acid (HCH3COO), react. One of the products this reaction creates is carbon dioxide In other words, baking soda is acting as a base and taking protons from the vinegar, which is an acid. This can also be seen in bottle rockets made from vinegar and baking soda, or the cliche erupting volcano science projects.
Sources:
We are using these links:
http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2013/01/erupting-snow-recipe.ht
http://www.essentialkids.com.au/younger-kids/kids-activities-and-worksheets/how-to-make-homemade-snow-20140701-3b57v.html
http://mommasfunworld.blogspot.com/2013/01/fake-sensory-snow-that-feels-real.html
Supplies: (each person brings their own)
This a sensory experiment, so the measurements are determined by experimentation during the physical lab. We will start off with small amounts then add more as we go to create more.
First, put a desired amount of baking soda in an open container or tub
Second, add shaving cream. As we add more it will turn cold and into the consistency of snow
To make the snow erupt, we will spray it with vinegar.
Safety Procedure:
3/16/15
Audrey Sutton
Date of the trip: 3/19/15-3/20/15
Why I would like to go:
I would like to participate on the Astronomy Club Camping trip in Laguna because, I have recently joined Astronomy Club and I haven't yet gone on a camping trip with them. I am really interested in Astronomy and I would like to learn and get a closer look at constellations, solar flares, the sun, our moon. I really would like to try astrophotography and learn the constellations and just look through a telescope. Also when camping it is much easier to, see the sky because there is light pollution in the city. It is so amazing that there is so much beyond what is on earth and so much of our galaxy is undiscovered.
Things I would like to complete while in Laguna:
During the camping trip I would definitely like to try astrophotography. I will bring my dslr camera. I would like to learn the basics of astrophotography and take at least one picture by my self with little to no assistance. If possible I would like to see in the telescope, solar flares, the moon, the rings of saturn, mars, stars. I would also like to look at constellations and shooting stars with the bare eye and learn new constellations. I could use this app called star chart that Maia showed me. That shows you where constellations are wherever you look. Some of the constellations I would like to learn and find are, the seven sisters, Cancer, Cassiopeia the Queen, Orion, Virgo, Lynx, Leo. Before the trip I will make sure to research the constellations so that I can find them easier. If I have time I will draw a quick sketch of what the constellations I find look like, so that I could remember them in the future and record them on my blog.
Procedure:
- Arrive at campsite
- Have supplies ready
- Wait till it gets dark
- Launch star chart and identify constellations in chem notebook.
- Look through telescope and make observations
- Take pictures with the dslr camera
http://stardate.org/nightsky/constellations
http://www.astropix.com/HTML/I_ASTROP/TOC_AP.HTM
http://www.astropix.com/HTML/I_ASTROP/QUICK.HTM
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-resources/astrophotography-tips/deep-sky-astrophotography-with-digital-cameras/
http://www.opticsplanet.com/howto/how-to-use-a-telescope.html
http://petapixel.com/2014/03/28/prep-work-post-processing-depth-star-photography-tutorial/
Approved Points: 50
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Ice Cream Lab Proposal - Maia Cherin & Audrey Sutton
(This experiment will be done in class)
Experiment Description: We will be creating our own raspberry flavored ice cream in class, using the cuisinart ice cream maker.
Chemical Reactions: There are no potential chemical reactions in the ice cream making process. There will only be a phase change with the ice cream freezing.
Sources:
The Recipe: http://www.ourtableforseven.com/2013/06/raspberry-brown-sugar-chocolate-ice.html
Ice cream Supplies
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 TBSP lemon juice
- Plastic spoons
- ice cream maker
- large stirring spoon
- large bowl
- small containers for the finished ice cream
- liquid measuring cup
- regular measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- Combine all ingredients in one bow
- Stir well
How to use the Ice Cream maker:
- Make sure the ice cream maker bowl was in the freezer overnight.
- In a medium size bowl, whisk milk and whipping cream until it’s thick.
- Prepare mixture in a small bowl (raspberries, lemon juice, chocolate chips, and brown sugar)
- Turn on ice cream maker
- Slowly pour milk mixture into ice cream maker
- Let the ice cream churn for about 15 minutes
- Then add the toppings to the mixture
- Then let it churn for another 15 minutes
- Transfer ice cream to a airtight container
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61FP5fFX1MS.pdf
https://www.cuisinart.com/recipes.html
Points Approved: 30
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Erupting Snow Experiment
Group: Maia Cherin, Audrey Sutton, Morgan Hayman
This experiment will be performed in class
Experiment Description:
In this experiment we will be creating our own artificial snow, and making it erupt.
Chemical Reaction:
The chemical reaction that takes in this experiment happens when the baking soda, which is a bicarbonate (NaHCO3), and vinegar, which is an acetic acid (HCH3COO), react. One of the products this reaction creates is carbon dioxide In other words, baking soda is acting as a base and taking protons from the vinegar, which is an acid. This can also be seen in bottle rockets made from vinegar and baking soda, or the cliche erupting volcano science projects.
Sources:
We are using these links:
http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2013/01/erupting-snow-recipe.ht
http://www.essentialkids.com.au/younger-kids/kids-activities-and-worksheets/how-to-make-homemade-snow-20140701-3b57v.html
http://mommasfunworld.blogspot.com/2013/01/fake-sensory-snow-that-feels-real.html
Supplies: (each person brings their own)
- Baking Soda
- Shaving Cream
This a sensory experiment, so the measurements are determined by experimentation during the physical lab. We will start off with small amounts then add more as we go to create more.
First, put a desired amount of baking soda in an open container or tub
Second, add shaving cream. As we add more it will turn cold and into the consistency of snow
To make the snow erupt, we will spray it with vinegar.
Safety Procedure:
- For the explosion part of the experiment make sure to wear safety goggles so that the snow does not get in your eyes
- If a large amount of shaving cream is ingested call poison control or get medical attention immediately
- Be cautious of baking powder, as it could blow into eyes or be inhaled. If so, wash out eyes immediately and repetitively