PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY 240 - Observational Astronomy. Spring 2009

Institution:

Franklin and Marshall College

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Description:

Principles and techniques of astronomical observations, including: coordinate systems and transformations; telescopes and relevant optical physics principles; photometric, spectroscopic, and imaging instruments; reduction of photometric data including error analysis and propagation; observing projects with the campus telescopes and the NURO 0.8 m telescope in Flagstaff, Arizona. Prerequisite: AST 110 or 120, or both PHY 111 and 112. Pre- or corequisite: MAT 109 or permission of instructor. Staff

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.FANDM.EDU

Phone Number:

(717) 291-3911

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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