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Astronomy
| The astronomy department at Young Harris College is very well equipped. The YHC astronomy classes are held in the Rollins Planetarium, which features a state-of-the-art Goto Chronos Space Simulator star projector housed in a 40-foot dome. The department also has an astronomical observatory located a short distance from campus, outfitted with numerous telescopes. The largest scope is a 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain reflector, operating under the dark skies and high elevation of northern Georgia.
To learn more about planetarium and observatory programs, including our public Friday night show schedule and weekday shows for schools and other groups, please click here.
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Classes
Two astronomy courses are taught at the college:
Astronomy 105: Introduction to the Solar System, leads students in a study of basic astronomical concepts, the history of astronomy, and a detailed look at the members of our solar system.
Astronomy 106: Beyond the Solar System, leads students in a study of stars, including their formation, evolution, and clumping into clusters and galaxies. In addition, our understanding of the origin and fate of the universe will be studied.
Both courses include planetarium demonstrations and telescopic observations, with three hours of lecture and a two-hour laboratory per week.
The astronomy professor is Steve Morgan. Questions about the astronomy program or the planetarium should be directed to smorgan@yhc.edu. |
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Careers in Astronomy
Are you interested in finding out more about possible careers in the field of astronomy? The American Astronomical Society publishes an excellent brochure entitled: A New Universe to Explore: A Guide to Careers in Astronomy. It provides a wealth of information on the following questions:
- What are Astronomy and Astrophysics?
- What are the Tools of the Trade?
- What do I have to do to work in the Field of Astronomy?
- What is Graduate School About, Anyway?
- What is the Profession like?
- What Jobs do Astronomers Have?
- Astronomical Organizations and Resources
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