ISI - PHYS 1153 - Descriptive Astronomy Laboratory
Course Description
Descriptive Astronomy Laboratory covers the use of astronomical equipment, telescopes, cameras, etc.
In this course you will learn the general operation of an observatory through CLEA’s VIREO (Virtual Education Observatory) simulations. You will use the virtual observatory to locate and study different astronomical objects. You will also use Internet resources to find star information.
It is recommended that this course be taken in conjunction with or following Phys 1152.
Learner Outcomes
In this course you will learn about the tools and techniques that astronomers use to study moons, stars, and clusters. You will learn the importance of the Hertzsprung-Russell (H-R) diagram and how to use spectrometers and other observational tools.
Required Course Materials
- Project CLEA software and online manuals (accessed after registration)
- Textbook for Physics 1152: Descriptive Astronomy (Companion course to Physics 1153: Descriptive Astronomy Lab)
- Arny, Thomas T., and Stephen E. Schneider. Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy. 6th Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2010. Print. ISBN-13: 978-0-07-351217-4.
- Please note: The student should have already purchased the required textbook, Explorations, for Physics 1152. It will be important to the lab work required in Physics 1153.
- Explorations textbook supplements, 6th edition.
Expected Course Timeline
Most ISI courses are designed so that students can complete them within 3 months to 1 year. If you are attempting to complete a course more quickly than this, please contact ISI to explore your options.
Sponsor Institution
Credits earned for this course are included in a Idaho State University transcript.
This is an INDEPENDENT STUDY IN IDAHO course
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