ASTR 3130

Observational Astronomy

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Course Description

Discipline(s): Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Universe

Primarily for science majors. A lecture and laboratory course that deals with basic observational techniques in astronomy. The laboratory section generally meets at night. Students use observational facilities at the McCormick and Fan Mountain Observatories. Additional work outside posted laboratory hours will be required to take advantage of clear skies.


  • Kelsey Johnson

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    4.00

     GPA

    3.18

     Sections

    Last Taught

    Fall 2010

  • Steven Majewski

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     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.35

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    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

  • Michael Skrutskie

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     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.24

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    Last Taught

    Spring 2020

  • David McDavid

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     GPA

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    Last Taught

    Fall 2009

  • Remy Indebetouw

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     GPA

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    Last Taught

    Spring 2017

  • Amanda Kepley

     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.19

     Sections

    Last Taught

    Fall 2011

  • Nitya Kallivayalil

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     Difficulty

     GPA

     Sections

    Last Taught

    Spring 2014

  • Faculty Staff

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     GPA

     Sections

    Last Taught

    Fall 2012

  • James Davidson

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     GPA

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    Last Taught

    Spring 2023