ASTR 114 Elementary Astronomy Laboratory

Students learn to identify prominent stars and constellations and develop an understanding of basic astronomical measurements and calculations. Students explore measurements and calculations related to angular sizes, absolute and apparent magnitudes, stellar spectra, and sizes and motions of objects in our Solar System, our Galaxy, and beyond our Galaxy. Field trips, including at least one night-time observation, are required.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Eligible to enroll in MATH 070. Pre- or corequisite: ASTR 104

Hours Weekly

2 hours lab weekly