Astro 154 :  Week 1  (Jan. 9, 10, 11):
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	Overview.  Stellar distribution, structure.  
	Populations, kinematics, metallicity.
	Distance determinations within the Galaxy.  Catalogs.

Strongly suggested readings:
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MB Chapter 1 (history, etc.).
MB 3-1 (distances), 3-5, 3-6 (syst. of properties), 3-9, 3-10 (evolution).
MB Chapter 4 (populations and metallicity).


Optional readings:
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MB Chapter 2 (astronomy refresher, if you need it).
MB Chapter 3, remaining sections.

Topical references from the lists.  There are many good reviews about the
stellar populations in the Galaxy.


Assignments:
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Get familiar with at least some of the literature, e.g., the books 
on the reference shelf, IAU Symposia. 

For Jan. 10:  Read about the stellar populations.

For Jan. 11:  Read more about the stellar populations, and about
              distance measurements.

Write a 1-2 page summary report on a review paper or a book chapter of 
your choice, taken from the literature (NOT MB or BT).  Due next Monday.