ASTRO 3440L: Astronomy Laboratory
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Laboratory 6.
Prereq: (PHYS 2320 and PHYS 2320L) or PHYS 2420
Experiments in optical astronomy. Observational techniques, ranging from stellar photometry to CCD imaging. Data processing and analysis techniques. Astronomical software packages and online databases and resources. Available instruments include a variety of small telescopes and astronomical CCD cameras.
(Typically Offered: Fall)