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PHYS-3154: Observational Astrophysics

Description: Telescopic observations of the moon, planets, stars, interstellar medium, and galaxies; astrophotography; digital imaging. Telescopes; virtual observing techniques and instruments; photographic and digital imaging systems. Astronomical data reduction and interpretation; digital image processing. Prior credit for PHYS 2154 precludes credit for 3154.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 2 credits

Prerequisites: PHYS-1156

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 19

Average GPA: 3.89 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 80.20%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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