AST 350 - PRACTICAL ASTRONOMY

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Astronomy

Description:

This course is concerned with a study of the techniques required in making and reducing astronomical observations. The positional aspects of astronomy will be covered in detail. This course will also focus attention on methods modern data collection, reduction, and analysis using CCD detector systems, and on the various types of telescopes. The students will be required to carry out observing projects using the Kutztown University's on campus telescope and the remote robotic telescopes located in New Mexico and South Australia.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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