ASTR 199

Fall 2024 Part of Term B

Part of Term B
Oct 21-Dec 11

Undergraduate Open Seminar

Credit: 0 TO 5 hours.

See course schedule for topics.

Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in the same term up to 5 hours or separate terms up to 8 hours, if topics vary.

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ASTR 199 class schedule data for fall 2024
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	55223	Online	SPA	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Looney, L	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/21/24-12/11/24 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Smartphone Astronomy Section Info: Smartphone Astronomy (SPA): Use your smartphone to explore the sky and learn about the sky and astronomy. Measure the radius of the Earth by just using your phone. Look for mysterious cosmic rays. Try to overcome your camera sensor and compare the diameter of the Moon and Sun. Chart the Moon’s phases. Watch the Earth turn under the stars and move about its orbit. With dedication, hopefully some clear skies, and your smartphone, you can learn more about your place on the Earth and through that your place in the Universe. The course is online and asynchronous. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring observations, problem-solving, and scientific methods. Students are required to own a smartphone, or have unfettered use of one, with a working camera to take this course. Note that outdoor photography at night is a class requirement.