Spring 2009
ASTR 378/591 Observational Astronomy at Fish Lake (2 hrs)
A one week field course offered under the rural skies of Fish Lake near Lapeer, MI, emphasizing practical aspects of amateur observational astronomy such as indentification of celestial objects using charts and references, telescope use, and digital camera imaging. The moon, summer Milky Way, select planets, and even the sun are well placed for observation during the period of this course. Excellent for educators looking to satisfy additonal post grad credit offered through Continuing Education. Stayover at KEEC during the three nights is recommended.
Meeting times: Thur 6pm-11pm, Fri 4pm-midnight, Sat 4pm-midnight, Sun, 9am-noon, June 25-28, 2009
Instructor: Norbert Vance Phone: 734-487-4146 Email: nvance@emich.edu
See www.physics.emich.edu/nvance/index.htm for course outline and details.
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