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Astronomy C1: Spherical and Practical Astronomy: Astronomy 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.
Rouss Physical Laboratory and McCormick Observatory. Adjunct Professor
Olivier.


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Astronomy C2: Celestial Mechanics: Astronomy 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. Rouss Physical Laboratory. Adjunct Professor Olivier