Course Catalog - 2006-2007

     

ASTR 221 - OBSERVING THE NIGHT SKY

Long Title: OBSERVING THE NIGHT SKY
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): ASTR 100 OR ASTR 201 OR ASTR 202
Description: 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.