Honors Astronomy Lab

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Term hours: 54 lecture. This enhanced course comprises an introduction to Astronomical measurement and analysis of Astronomical data. Emphasis will be on 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. Students will learn how to use a telescope, which may be computer controlled and take digital images. Pass/No Pass letter Grade Option. Duplicate credit not granted for ASTR 117 C . (UC Credit Limitation/CSU, AA GE, CalGETC).