Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ASTR 3030 - Observational Methods

Credit Hours 2
Prerequisite: MATH 1710  or higher and ASTR 1020 /1021  
Corequisite: ASTR 3031 ;
Description: Detailed introduction to the investigation methods used in modern observational astronomy. Includes astronomical sources, observational limits, atmospheric effects, use of telescopes and instruments, especially
spectrographs and solid-state detectors. The lab portion will involve a significant number of nighttime observing hours each week. Students will learn the constellations and stars of the night sky. They will learn to set up, align, and use several different types of telescopes. They will make observations and collect CCD images to extract science data.