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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog

ASTR 300 - Observational Astronomy


Credits: 3

Principles and techniques of optical and near-infrared astronomical observation. Astronomical coordinate systems. Telescopes, cameras, spectrographs, and detectors. Astrometry, photometry, and spectroscopy of astronomical objects.

Prerequisites: ASTR 210  or ASTR 242 ; PHYS 152  or PHYS 274 ; MATH 216 MATH 242 , or MATH 252A .
Grade Option: A-F only.
Frequency of Course (when offered): Fall only
Diversification Requirements: DP