ASTR 250L Details
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| Course: | Astronomy 250L |
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| Title: | Observational Astronomy Laboratory |
| Description: | A lab course in modern observational astronomy, with emphasis on "hands-on" use of instruments to acquire data with research-grade telescopes atop Mauna Kea. Students will gain on-site observing experience with CCD photometry and spectroscopy through direct acquisition and data analysis using modern laboratory data reduction software. Applications to stellar and, where possible, galactic astrophysics will be covered. |
| Credit Hours: | 1 |
| Frequency: | Spring Semesters |
| Prerequisite(s): | the equivalent of ASTR 181; lab course to be taken simultaneously with ASTR 250. |
| Notes: | Course required for Astronomy majors. |
| Date Updated: | February 9, 2004 |