Quantitative introduction to physical principles needed to understand astronomical phenomena (e.g., laws of motion, gravitation, radiation), astronomical instrumentation, properties structure, and evolution of solar system bodies, exoplanets, and the search for life.

Teaching Assistant

Cole Primeaux

Lab Schedule - Fall 2026

Week ofLab
24-AugNo Lab – First Week
31-AugActive Learning/Intro to Stellarium
7-SepNo Lab – Labor Day Week
14-SepMeasuring the Sky
21-SepLunar Observations
28-SepExploring the Sky
5-OctSpectroscopy
12-OctAngular Size
19-OctTelescope Operations I
26-OctTelescope Operations II
2-NovEarth's Changing Climate
9-NovIntroduction to Python
16-NovTelescope Observations (Python-based)
23-NovNo Lab – Fall Break 
30-NovImage Analysis (Python-based)
7-DecExoplanets (Python-based)
14-DecNo Lab – Finals Week