Students learn how to carry out astronomical observations using actual telescopes. Students learn the basics of the celestial sphere, telescope design and characteristics planning observations, astronomical data reduction, how to make measurements from astronomical data, interpreting results, and writing reports. The topics of the lab are aligned with 2110. The level of math is trigonometry and pre-calculus. Three hours lab.
Pre- or corequisite: 2110.
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General Astronomy I - ASTR 2110
MSC11 6325
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
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