1(2L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): One of ASTRO 101, PHYS 111, 121 or 128.
An introduction to the use of telescopes for photometric studies of variable stars and star clusters. Astronomical coordinate systems and techniques for measurement of stellar distances and ages will be discussed. Evening labs will acquaint students with the use of several CCD cameras and telescopes.
Note: Students with credit for ASTRO 212 may not take this course for credit. Offered for the first time in 2004-2005, then in alternate years.
1 (2L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): One of ASTRO 101, PHYS 111, 121 or 128.
A lab-based introduction to stellar spectral classification, spectroscopic parallax measurement, orbit analysis of spectroscopic binaries, redshift measurements of galaxies and CCD imaging techniques. Students will use telescopes to obtain spectroscopic data and will use digital CCD cameras to image star clusters and nebulae.
Note: Students with credit for ASTRO 212 may not take this course for credit.
Offered for the first time in 2005-2006, then in alternate years.