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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


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reducing astronomical observations. Hours by appointment. 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.