Students will learn the basic astronomy tools and practical concepts pertaining to observational astronomy. Lecture topics include spectroscopy, the optics of mirrors and lenses relevant to telescopes, types of telescopes, and factors that affect the quality of astronomical observations. The practical aspects include observational project development, and hands-on telescope experience using the University of Manitoba's Ewen Campus Observatory (ECO) and the Glenlea Astronomical Observatory (GAO) as well as smaller 8-inch portable telescopes [3 credits]
Students will learn the basic astronomy tools and practical concepts pertaining to observational astronomy. Lecture topics include spectroscopy, the optics of mirrors and lenses relevant to telescopes, types of telescopes, and factors that affect the quality of astronomical observations. The practical aspects include observational project development, and hands-on telescope experience using the University of Manitoba's Ewen Campus Observatory (ECO) and the Glenlea Astronomical Observatory (GAO) as well as smaller 8-inch portable telescopes [3 credits]
