Celestial Navigation
ASTRON 2
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Description
Never be lost again! Find your way on sea, land, or air by employing celestial and terrestrial techniques. Acquire expertise in using navigators' tools (sextant, compass, and charts) while learning the steps to the celestial dance of the sun, moon, stars, and planets. This 108-year-old course continues to rely on practical skills and collaborative problem-solving, while utilizing historical artifacts (instruments, maps, captains' logs) and student-built devices. Culminating in a day-long cruise to practice navigation skills.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Astronomy
Course Component
Lecture
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General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
Yes
Divisional Distribution
Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level
Primarily for Undergraduate Students
