AST 210

Backyard Astronomy

Introduction to observational astronomy, including naked-eye observing, observing with binoculars, and telescopic observing. Topics such as amateur astronomy, star charts, coordinates, time, binoculars, telescopes, eyepieces, filters, mountings, site selection, observations of solar system objects, deep-sky observations, astrophotography and imaging may also be included

Units: 3.0

Hours: 2 classroom + 2 lab/studio