An introduction to the use of telescopes for photometric studies of variable stars, exoplanets, asteroids and star clusters. Astronomical coordinate systems and techniques for measurement of stellar properties will be explored. Student research projects will involve analysis of astronomical data gathered using robotic telescopes. Weekly hours: 2 Lecture hours and 4 Practicum/Lab hoursPrerequisite(s): One of ASTR 113.3, PHYS 115.3, PHYS 155.3 or PHYS 156.3. Note: Students with credit for ASTR 212 may not take this course for credit. Costs in addition to tuition will apply to this course. Please contact the department for details.
An introduction to the use of telescopes for photometric studies of variable stars, exoplanets, asteroids and star clusters. Astronomical coordinate systems and techniques for measurement of stellar properties will be explored. Student research projects will involve analysis of astronomical data gathered using robotic telescopes. Weekly hours: 2 Lecture hours and 4 Practicum/Lab hoursPrerequisite(s): One of ASTR 113.3, PHYS 115.3, PHYS 155.3 or PHYS 156.3. Note: Students with credit for ASTR 212 may not take this course for credit. Costs in addition to tuition will apply to this course. Please contact the department for details.
