2016-2017 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

AST 278 Observational Astronomy

Theory and practice of observational astronomy. Topics include solar and lunar observation, naked eye observation, and coordinate systems, telescope usage and design. Two lectures and two two-hour labs per week. This course is equivalent to ESCI 278 and credit will not be earned if this course has been previously taken.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

None

General Education

  • Study Area IV

Offered

  • Fall