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

Philip Griffin

Lab Schedule - FALL 2025

Week ofLab
25-AugNo Lab
1-SepNo Lab - Labor Day Week
8-SepActive Learning/Intro to Stellarium
15-SepMeasuring the Sky
22-SepExploring the Sky
29-SepLunar Observations
6-OctSpectroscopy
13-OctAngular Size
20-OctTelescope Operations I
27-OctTelescope Operations II
3-NovEarth's Changing Climate
10-NovIntroduction to Python
17-NovTelescope Observations (Python-based)
24-NovNo Lab - Fall break
1-DecImage Analysis (Python-based)
8-DecExoplanets (Python-based)
15-DecNo Lab - Finals Week