Outline for Phys 373, Observational Astronomy (Spring 2026)

This material can be found online at URL

http://spiff.rit.edu/classes/phys373/outline.html

Instructors

Michael Richmond
Building 76, Office 1274
Office phone: 475-2538
E-mail: mwrsps@rit.edu

Nicole Melso
Building 76, Office 2120
Office phone: 475-7151
FAX: : 475-5988
E-mail: nxmsps at rit dot edu

Class hours


   Monday     2:00 -  2:50 pm         GOS-1365
   Wednesday  2:00 -  2:50 pm         GOS-1365 
   Friday     2:00 -  2:50 pm         GOS-1365

Office Hours


   Tuesday      11:00 am -   noon     CAR-1274
   Wednesday     noon    -  1:00 pm   CAR-1274           
   Thursday      noon    -  1:00 pm   CAR-1274         
   Friday        noon    -  1:00 pm   Bates study center

It may be necessary to run some Office Hours via Zoom. In that case, I'll use this Zoom ID:

https://rit.zoom.us/j/99976594839

You may call to make an appointment. If my office door is open, feel free to enter. I'm almost always in my office :-(

We will also meet several times at night at the RIT Observatory, which is located on John Street, near its intersection with Bailey Road. Look at a map to the Observatory.

Grading

There are several components to the final score in this course. The list below is not definitive, but a rough guide to the importance of each component.


   20  percent  in-class exercises and participation
   50  percent  Friday labs
   30  percent  final project poster
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  100  percent

The academic demands in this course and your other classes can be understandably difficult. It is normal to feel anxious about your academic ability, especially when unexpected life events emerge. Please let me know about any difficulties you have in this course as soon as possible. Your success is important. I want you to get the additional assistance needed before the challenges become too much.

Resources available on- and off-campus

This page maintained by Michael Richmond. Last modified Jan 14, 2024.