AST 1002 is a three credit hour
class introducing the student to the models and nomenclature of modern Astronomy. This
includes the solar system, the Milky Way, and the universe. The historical perspective
is emphasized. Experimental methods of astronomical observation are presented. This
is a lecture class with very limited activities - If you want to look at the moon,
the planets and the stars, the Astronomy Laboratory is what you need to do in addition
to the lecture course.
AST 1002L Astronomy Laboratory
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The Astronomy Lab introduces the student to the practical application of methods for observation and
analysis of celestial electromagnetic radiation. Each student will learn how to set
up and operate different types of telescopes, including solar telescopes, one of the
largest telescopes in North Florida, a radio telescope, and the NFC Astronomical Observatory.
Depending on season and weather conditions, the lab sessions can be indoors or outdoors,
during day time or in the early evening. Awareness of the schedule is important. Each
week there will be only one two-hour lab meeting.
NAO - NFC Astronomical Observatory
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