Andrew Layden

Professor

Department of Physics & Astronomy
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403

Office: 112 Overman
voice: 419-372-8653
FAX: 419-372-9938
email: laydena(at)bgsu(dot)edu

Academic Credentials

Astronomy Research and Publications

Astronomy Animations and Activities

Student Showcase -- online student projects

Courses:

• ASTR 1010 -- Experimental Astronomy (Lab)
• ASTR 2010(H) -- Modern Astronomy (Honors)
• ASTR 3090 -- Observational Astronomy
• PHYS 1010 -- Basic Physics: How Things Work
• PHYS 1910 -- Introduction to Physics
• PHYS 2020 -- College Physics II
• A4700 & P6990 -- Observing LPVs in GCs at BGSU (Independent Study / MS Research)
• PHYS 6810 --Seminar in Physics

Advising for Physics undergraduates and info for prospective Physics majors and Astronomy minors

After Class -- fun astronomy & info for amateur astronomers.

• Shows at the BGSU Planetarium and sky-viewing at the Observatory after night shows.
• TelescopeGuide.org is a nice resource along with their sky events calendar.

Observing Program with the BGSU 0.5-m Telescope

• Students doing variable star research at BGSU
• Undergraduate Research Opportunities at other Universities & Institutions
• Careers in Physics & Astronomy
• I currently have research projects with:
  • PROMPT 0.4-m (Chile),
  • BGSU 0.5-m (Ohio).

Family and Fun Stuff

Links: BGSU Physics & Astronomy || BGSU || BGSU email || myBGSU