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Astronomy Practical - AST2655

Under Graduate Degree Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: PHY1503 Co-requisite: AST1534
Purpose: To gain practical experience with the planning and preparation of astronomical observations (star charts, catalogues); determination of latitude (star transits); determination of azimuth (on the basis of solar observations); astronomical time-keeping; astrophotography.