Problem set 1 for ASTR 201: The Sun and its Planets

Due in class, Tues Aug 30

Fraknoi Chapter 1 Review question 2

Fraknoi Ch 1 Thought questions 8, 9, 10

Fraknoi Ch 1 Problems 14, 18

(7) The Tyson reading describes ways of adding error estimates to statements you hear in everyday life. Give three more examples of estimates or measurements you might make, with realistic error estimates (ie plus/minus).