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For Graduates and Undergraduates.

Astronomy C1: Practical Astronomy: Course B1 and Mathematics
B2
(or its equivalent) prerequisite.—Spherical Astronomy and theory
of astronomical instruments, with practical exercises in making and
reducing astronomical observations. Hours by appointment. Cabell
Hall and McCormick Observatory.

Astronomy C2: Celestial Mechanics: Course B1 and Mathematics
B2
(or its equivalent) prerequisite.—The principal subjects considered
are rectilinear motion, central forces, potential, problems of two,
three and n bodies, perturbations, determination of a preliminary
orbit. Hours by appointment. Cabell Hall.