ASTRO 1195
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ASTRO 1195
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.
Provides a "hands-on" introduction to observational astronomy intended for liberal arts students. High school mathematics is assumed, but otherwise there are no formal prerequisites. The course objective is to learn how we know what we know about the Universe, and to learn how to observe with moderate cost amateur telescopes. There are two lectures and one evening laboratory per week. Typically, labs consist of 4-5 observing sessions using the Fuertes Observatory 12" telescope and a set of Meade 8" telescopes, a trip to Mount Pleasant to look through its 25" telescope and, on cloudy nights, 4-5 in-class experiments, the highlight of which is collecting micrometeorites for study.
When Offered Fall.
Permission Note Enrollment limited to: 28 students.
Distribution Category (PBS-AS)
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Space Sciences Building 105
Instructors
Stacey, G
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Clark Hall 132
Instructors
Stacey, G
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