ASTR 314 - OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY

Institution:

Western Kentucky University

Subject:

Physics and Astronomy

Description:

Prerequisite: ASTR 214. A study of the techniques of observational astronomy. Topics include imaging techniques, spherical astronomy, magnitude systems, telescope optics, data acquisition, and statistical analysis of astronomical data. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.

Credits:

0.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wku.edu

Phone Number:

(270) 745-0111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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