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This course introduces some basic techniques of observational astronomy as applied to the study of stars. The student will become familiar with the use of telescopes and instruments of Van Vleck Observatory, as well as acquiring basic knowledge about the sky. Acquisition and analysis of basic astronomical data will be stressed, including statistical and computer skills, techniques, and computer modeling. Topics covered will include celestial coordinates and spherical trigonometry, time, catalogs and atlases,computer-assisted data analysis, telescopes and optics, photometry, and spectral classification. The course will stress the application of techniques learned in lecture through observing and computer exercises.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Laboratory
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM ASTR Grading Mode: Graded
Prerequisites: ASTR105 OR ASTR107 OR ASTR155 Links to Web Resources For This Course.
Last Updated on MAR-18-2003
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