Astro 3440L - Astronomy LAB

Course Number: Astro 3440L

Course Name: Astronomy Laboratory

Credits: 3 Cr

Instructor: Charles Kerton  kerton@iastate.edu

PreReq: Credit in PHYS 2320 and PHYS 2320L or PHYS 2420/H.

Course Description

Interested in doing some observational astronomy? In this course you will learn how to operate a small telescope, point it at any object in the sky, obtain CCD images and analyze them. You will also learn how to work with online databases and programs. There will be a weekly meeting plus evening observation sessions. Astro 3440L is offered in the Fall.

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