Planetary Laboratory

Catalog description

An optional laboratory experience to complement the material covered in AST 101 . Lab activities provide a hands-on introduction to astronomy as an observational science and will focus on objects within our solar system. Topics include the motion of objects in the sky, the coordinate system used to locate astronomical objects, telescope design, and features of the planets and other objects within our solar system. If weather permits, lab sessions may be held outside where we will learn how to make astronomical observations using unaided eyes, binoculars, or a telescope. Three laboratory hours weekly. This lab course is not required to complete the Core Natural Science requirement. However, this course is required for the Astronomy Minor. Co-requisite: AST 101 .