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Astronomy
221 - Fall 2013
OBSERVING THE
NIGHT SKY
Astronomy 221 is a laboratory for academic students with interest in "hands-on" astronomy. Students will learn how to set up and used small telescopes and experience the excitement of observing various types of astronomical objects. It is primarily a non-mathematical laboratory (no calculus or advanced computer skills required) intended for students who wish to learn astronomy by going out into "the dark night sky" to observe and performing computer simulations of changes in the night sky. Beginning in 2009 we have eliminated prerequisite astronomy courses in favor of weekly lectures on fundamental astronomical topics.
OBSERVING/WEATHER UPDATE FOR 23SEP: Nice weekend front now reinforced by another means great observing weather until the weekend!
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~rjd/a221syl13.html
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Dr. Reginald Dufour Office: 346 Herman Brown Hall Telephone: 713-348-3348 Email: rjd@rice.edu
