Wangene's+Jupiter+Lab

=Mass of Jupiter= Date of Publication (Date of Most Recent Edits)


 * Participants**: List the participants in this experiment.
 * Purpose**: The purpose of this lab is to use a sequence of images of the Galilean moons of Jupiter to calculate the mass of Jupiter.

Provide a short (one paragraph) description of what was done during this experiment. Supplement this description with images, video, etc. to make clear and interesting. Provide a short description of how the measurements of the period and the radius of the orbit allow you to find the mass of Jupiter. This may include a picture of a mathematical derivation if you like.
 * Brief Description of Experiment**:

Include a graph with fits that show the period and the radius of the orbit.
 * Data**: Create a table of data showing the time the images were taken and the distance from Jupiter of each of the moons. Be sure to include a heading for each column that includes the units of each measurement.




 * Sample Calculations:** Describe or reproduce any calculations that are performed during the experiment (other than averaging). Your calculation of the mass of Jupiter should appear here. You should also show how you know the distance represented by a single pixel.


 * //Size of a Pixel// || How was this done? ||
 * //Mass of Jupiter// || How was this done? ||
 * Results**: Describe the major result of the experiment and how you arrived at this result. Typically, this will refer back to the purpose.


 * Lab Questions**: Write out and answer any questions that are in the "The Mass of Jupiter Unit" handout.


 * Conclusion**: A good conclusion will include:
 * A statement about whether you think that the experiment produced a valid and reproducible result and reasoning supporting your statement.
 * A suggestion as to why your experimental results differ from any accepted value or your expected result (if appropriate).
 * A suggestion for a simple improvement to the experiment. Think about what caused problems, measurement inaccuracies, or inappropriate simplifying assumptions and propose a change. A sketch may be helpful.

//Don't forget to link to your lab report from the lab reports page and to include a link to your lab report in your reflection.//