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Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Offered as an alternative to Astronomy 101. Students observe the moon, planets, and various star clusters, using CSM observatory 's telescopes. They will have the opportunity to image planets and observe stellar spectra, using the department's CCD cameras and Rainbow Optics eyepiece spectroscope. Use of the department's planetarium projector assists students in becoming familiar with the sky. Focus is on observational techniques. Extra supplies may be required.