PHYS1035 — Observational Astronomy
PHYS 1035 - Observational Astronomy PHYS 1035 - Observational Astronomy Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2 Course Description: Observational Astronomy introduces the student to the basic ideas of astronomy in the context of measurement and analysis. Students will be the chance to make observations on a variety of astronomical topics, such as lunar observations, unaided-eye observations of the stars, and indirect observations of solar phenomena. The lecture part of the class links these observations to their scientific foundation as well as introducing the student to the methods of analysis that will be used to draw conclusions from their observations. This is a laboratory course that makes use of student observations of celestial phenomena. MnTC Goals 3 Natural Science Restriction: Closed to students who have completed PHYS 1030 . Lunar Phases. Lunar Eclipses (when possible). Solar Motion. Measurement of Earth’s Circumference. Ecliptic. Seasons and Solar Altitude. Stellar Motion. Daily Motion of the Stars. Observations of the Zodiacal Constellations. Solar Observations. Solar Eclipses (when possible). Sunspots. Rotation of the Sun. The Solar Planets. Retrograde Motion. Planetary Observations. Moon Systems (Jupiter). Stellar Astronomy. Apparent Magnitude. Visible Binaries. Stellar Spectra. Learning
Prerequisites: MATH0070, MATH0030, MATH0060, PHYS1030