AST 105 - Observational Astronomy

Institution:

CUNY College of Staten Island

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Description:

3 class hours, 2 laboratory hours; 4 credits Topics covered are aligning and using computerized telescopes; celestial coordinate systems; time keeping; observations of the planets, moon, sun, asteroidal motions, and variable stars; astrophotography with CCD imaging cameras; photometric techniques. Day and evening astronomical observation sessions will be required beyond regularly scheduled hours. (science) Prerequisites: MTH 020 or an appropriate score on the CUNY Mathematics Assessment Test, AST 100 or AST 102, or permission of the instructor

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.csi.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 982-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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