ASTR 132
Stars and Galaxies Lab

Credit:  1 hours.


Laboratory studies which complement the lecture course, ASTR 122, Stars and Galaxies. Includes a visit to Staerkel Planetarium, observations with telescopes on campus, and computer labs. Using telescopes and their eyes, students will observe constellations, the Moon and planets, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. A robotic camera called Stardial will be used to study variable stars and nebulae. Computer exercises simulate observations of stars, star clusters and galaxies. Prerequisite: Credit in ASTR 100 or ASTR 122, or concurrent registration in ASTR 122.