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Astronomy Minor
14.5 inch f/9 RCOS telescope at the Selu Observatory
The Astronomy minor consists of 17 hours of Physics and Astronomy classes. The range of classes covers both theory and observation. One of our major resources is the Selu Observatory, located approximately 20 minutes from campus and having a 14.5-inch f/9 Ritchey-Chrétien telescope built by RC Optical Systems. ASTR 310 is an observational class that uses this telescope almost exclusively. Other options for the use of the Selu Observatory include independent study projects arranged with a faculty member.
REQUIRED (11 hours)
- ASTR 220 - Introduction to Astrophysics (3)
- Either PHYS 111:112 (4:4) or PHYS 221:222 (4:4)
ELECTIVES (6 hours; select two of the following three courses):
- ASTR 310 - Observational Methods in Astronomy (3)
- ASTR 421 - Solar System Astronomy (3)
- ASTR 422 - Galactic Astronomy and Cosmology (3)