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
DE Program
Study Abroad
Regional Location
Czech Republic
Summer I 5W 2026
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
May 20, 2026
Classes End:
June 24, 2026
Room Number:
[TBA]
Class Days:
[TBA]
Class Type:
Laboratory
Credits:
1.00
Restrictions:
Corequisite: PY 123 or 124 R: NC State Prague Students Only