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Fall 2023
11/21/2024 |
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| ASTR 11240 - Observational Astronomy |
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This course is a survey of current methods in observational astronomy. Topics include, but are not limited to, celestial coordinates, celestial navigation, the magnitude system, modern telescopes, CCD cameras, astronomical data, imaging software, solar observing, and planetarium operation. This course will familiarize students with the operation of a 0.4-meter telescope. Nighttime observational projects and oral presentations are part of the course.
4.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Laboratory, Lecture, Lecture/Lab Physics & Astronomy Department Course Attributes: Catalog Course, General Education, Lab Science, Science Lab, Science and Mathematics, Undergrad Lvl crses 0-499 Prerequisites: Undergraduate level ASTR 11230 Minimum Grade of D- and (Undergraduate level MATH 01130 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level MATH 01140 Minimum Grade of D-) |
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