We will learn all about small telescopes: how they work, how to use them, and how to find your way around the night sky. We will discuss professional telescopes and their instruments and learn how astronomers discover the properties of astronomical objects by observing the light that comes from them. We will take celestial photographs using CCD cameras and learn about astronomical digital image processing. This class is designed for science and math majors.
Syllabus | Instructors | Homework
McConnell Observatory Open Hours | Observing
If you miss a class, contact Ms. Thacher within 24 hours to schedule a make-up. The missed lab must be made up within one week, late assignments will be marked down 25% per week of lateness.
SKY LINKS
What's Up Tonight (Sky and Telescope)
Night Sky Calendar (Space.com)
Tonight's Sky (Hubble Space Telescope)
Intro to the Sky (Astronomy.com)
NASA SKyView Virtual Observatory
Directions for Accessing the H-Drive from your dorm room