PY 125
Astronomy Laboratory
Section: 601

Course Description

Introduction to astronomical observing. Twelve exercises include astronomical instruments; the nature of light; Kepler's and Newton's laws of motion; the constellations, planets, binary stars, stellar clusters, and galaxies. Use of small telescopes to observe celestial objects.

GEP

Natural Sciences GEP Course

Spring 2025

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
January 6, 2025
Classes End:
April 22, 2025
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Days:
[TBA]

Class Type:
Laboratory
Credits:
1.00
Restrictions:
Corequisite: PY 123 or 124

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