AST 170 - Observational Astronomy Lab, 1 credit hour

Prerequisite/Corequisite: AST 111 or AST 121 or equivalent

An introductory laboratory course that explores the universe and the practice of basic scientific principles through observations of the night sky, using the naked eye, binoculars and small telescopes, and the large telescope of the Burrell Memorial Observatory. Topics also include the properties of light and the principles and design of telescopes and optical instruments.