ASTRO 1195

ASTRO 1195

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

A hands-on introduction to observational astronomy. Learn how we gather knowledge about the universe using amateur telescopes. Includes evening labs featuring telescope observations at Fuertes Observatory and Mount Pleasant, as well as in-class experiments such as micrometeorite collection.


Distribution Requirements (OPHLS-AG), (PHS-AS), (SCT-IL)

Last 3 terms offered 2024FA, 2023FA, 2021FA

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6640 ASTRO 1195   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Cordes, J

      Stacey, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7066 ASTRO 1195   LAB 401

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Stacey, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person