Course Catalog - 2004-2005

     

ASTR 221 - OBSERVING THE NIGHT SKY

Long Title:
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: OBSERVING THE NIGHT SKY ***** Use of small telescopes and binoculars to study constellations, bright stars, planets and the sun at the campus observatory and at dark-sky sites. Modern analog and digital techniques will be used along with direct visual observation. Intended for students in academic programs. ***** Prerequisite(s): One of ASTR 100, ASTR 201, ASTR 202. ***** Instructor(s): Dufour