Astronomy and Astrophysics

ASTR 136A Advanced Astronomy Lab: Astrometry

Students use the Nickel telescope at Lick Observatory to measure the astrometry, or position, of a solar system body across multiple nights. By measuring the body's motion, students determine its distance from the Earth using parallax. This course is part of the ASTR 136 collection of 2-credit advanced labs. Class meets in person over a three-week period and includes an overnight field trip to Lick Observatory.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 133, and one of the following: ASTR 119, ASTR 19, or CSE 20. Enrollment is restricted to senior physics-astrophysics majors, and juniors by permission.

Credits

2

Quarter offered

Fall, Spring

Instructor

Andy Skemer, Ryan Foley