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.
Fall 2025
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Days:
[TBA]
Class Type:
Laboratory
Credits:
1.00
Restrictions:
Corequisite: PY 123 or 124
