C Astronomy Lab

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Term hours: 54 laboratory. This course comprises an introduction to techniques of Astronomical measurement and analysis of Astronomical data. Emphasis will be on understanding how scientific knowledge is constructed, i.e. answering the question: how do we know what we know about the universe? Students will perform hands-on measurements, observations and exercises in data analysis relating to the solar system, stars, galaxies, large-scale structure of the universe, and cosmology. On campus telescopic observing may be done by students in the Astronomy Laboratory. Duplicate credit not granted for ASTR 117HC . (UC Credit Limitation/CSU, AA GE, CalGETC)