Astronomy Safety Review

Since astronomy labs are generally observations or measuring, there aren't any lab safety rules.

• True

• False

While students are observing the stars and identifying constellations, Mark decides to show Jeff a new football tackling maneuver. What rule is Mark ignoring?

• Follow the directions.

• Report all accidents to the teacher immediately.

• No horseplay.

• Use lasers safely.

During an astronomy field observation, all students MUST ____________.

True or False

If your group is waiting to use the telescope, you may tour the nearby area; just watch out for snakes.

• True

• False

Students may ___________ eat, drink, or chew gum during astronomy field observations, labs, or class.

Report all accidents to the ____________ immediately.

Mary loves music, so she is listening to music with Airpods. In doing so, which safety rule will she most likely break?

• No food, drinks, or gum allowed.

• Follow directions.

• Stay in your group.

• No horesplay.

The observation location is a working ranch. There is always a possibility of cow manure, uneven terrain, brush, cactus, and even snakes. What preventative measures should be taken?

• Follow directions.

• Stay in the group.

• Use laser safety.

• Wear close-toed shoes or boots and long pants.

Where should you never point a laser?

• At animals

• At other people.

• At aircraft.

• All off the above are correct responses.

Pointing a laser at an aircraft is a federal crime with a prison sentence of up to ____ years for the first offense.