AST 331 - Ast Observation & Analysis

Institution:

Western Connecticut State University

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Description:

In this course, students are introduced to the theories, instruments and methods such as motion, chemical composition , surface gravity and temperature through which astronomers determine information about stars and planets. A unique and major component of this course will be hands-on work by the students; they will analyze astronomical data which they themselves obtain, using instrumentation at the WCSU Westside and Midtown observatories. In this course, students are introduced to the theories, instruments and methods such as motion, chemical composition , surface gravity and temperature through which astronomers determine information about stars and planets. A unique and major component of this course will be hands-on work by the students; they will analyze astronomical data which they themselves obtain, using instrumentation at the WCSU Westside and Midtown observatories. ( 3 hrs lecture - 2 hrs laboratory)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wcsu.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 837-8200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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