ESC 117F - Field Astronomy
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- Credits
- 1
- Transfers To
- CSU
- Description
- 18 hours lecture per term. This course is an introduction to methods of observational astronomy including naked eye, binocular and telescopic observations. Lectures will cover celestial sphere, celestial coordinates, motions of the sky, star charts and telescope optics. Students will be trained in using star charts, planispheres, planetarium software and telescopes. Field trips outside of regularly-scheduled class time. Overnight camping required. (Degree Credit) (CSU)