ASTRON 005 - Fundamentals of Astronomy Laboratory

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    Description
    This course provides the laboratory work to accompany or follow Astronomy 001. Astronomy 005 laboratory course offers an introductory presentation of the methods and techniques used by astronomers to determine the nature of the universe. This course uses some very basic mathematics, and can be taken by non- science and/or science majors. When taken together with either Astronomy 001, a student's 'science with a lab' transfer and graduation requirement is met. Topics include, work with celestial sphere, sky charts, optical bench, telescopes, spectroscopes, and photometer. The course requires field trips for evening observations. BASIC SKILLS (BSICSKL) (Noncredit)