PHY 304 - Observational Methods in Astronomy

PHY 145 or PHY 245 with a grade of C (2.0) or better, or concurrent election of PHY 145 or PHY 245; MTH 121 with a grade of C (2.0) or better; or consent of instructor. (4)

Practical aspects of astronomy emphasizing advanced observational practices such as identification of astronomical objects using charts and references, telescopes, imaging/spectroscopic acquisition and processing techniques, data mining, basics of photon detection, and computer applications. Pending data, measurement of the HR diagram of a star cluster using the calibrated camera and filters. Also listed as AST 304. Graded ABCDE/Y