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Undergraduate Record 2025-2026 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

ASTR 3130 - Observational Astronomy


Effective Date 01/01/2024
Primarily for science majors. A lecture and laboratory course that deals with basic observational techniques in astronomy. The laboratory section generally meets at night. Students use observational facilities at the McCormick and Fan Mountain Observatories. Additional work outside posted laboratory hours will be required to take advantage of clear skies.

Requisites Prerequisite: must have completed either (ASTR 2110 and ASTR 2120) or (ASTR 1210 and ASTR 1220) and (PHYS 1655 or PHYS 2660 or PHYS 3630)

Credits: 4